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In 2025, the highest value of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals in the United States occurred in the * macro industry. The value of M&A transactions that involved companies in this sector amounted to approximately ****** U.S. dollars, followed by the *** sector, with approximately ***** U.S. dollars’ worth of M&A deals.

What does M&A activity in the U.S. look like?

In 2025, the number of M&A deals completed in the United States decreased. The number of U.S. M&A transactions diminished by more than between 2023 and 2024. While *** led in deal value, it also topped the charts in terms of deal volume. In 2025, the **** sector alone saw M&A deals. This high level of activity reflects the rapid pace of innovation and consolidation in the tech industry. The business services and pharma, medical, and biotech sectors also experienced significant M&A activity, demonstrating the broad-based nature of corporate consolidation across various industries.

Who are the leading financial advisors to M&A deals?

Many of the world’s leading investment banks advise on merger and acquisition deals, which serves as a significant segment within the business. As of 2025, the leading financial advisor to M&A deals in the U.S. was ***. The New-York-based investment bank advised on deals amounting to an aggregate value of more than ***** U.S. dollars in 2024.