The largest target nations worldwide for M&A activity during 2018 were thr United States, the United Kingdom, and China in terms on deal volume. During 2018, The United States was the leading target country for cross-border M&A activity with over deals. The United Kingdom (UK) and China were the next largest acquiring nations with *** and *** deals respectively.
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Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances (IMAA). (January 9, 2019). Largest target countries for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) worldwide in 2018, by number of deals [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 26, 2026, from /statistics/961281/leading-target-countries-worldwide-for-mergers-and-acquisitions/
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