Published on
Monday, January 14, 2013
M&A deal volume and value for 2012 fell below the
record-breaking numbers of 2011, but still outpaced the 12-year average of
2000-11. Last year, the total value of completed transactions reached $43
billion - the fourth largest - vs. $80 billion in 2011 and the 12-year average
of $29.9 billion. The year saw 70 transactions close, including private deals
where financial terms were not disclosed, compared to