The number of cross-border M&A deals generally increased with some fluctuation during the period observed. While in 1985 the number of cross-border M&A deals stood at ***, by 2025 this figure had risen to a total of . However, the highest figure was observed in 2007, reaching close to * deals.
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Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances (IMAA). (February 28, 2026). Number of cross-border merger and acquisition (M&A) deals worldwide from 1985 to 2025 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 05, 2026, from /statistics/955594/worldwide-number-of-cross-border-merger-and-acquisition-deals/
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Number of cross-border merger and acquisition (M&A) deals worldwide from 1985 to 2025 [Graph], Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances (IMAA), February 28, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/955594/worldwide-number-of-cross-border-merger-and-acquisition-deals/
