M&A Tally Hits $1.3 Trillion as Unilever Joins Megadeals Parade

Dealmakers are seeing the best-ever start to the year, driven by a wave of mega mergers and acquisitions that have materially boosted deal activity. However, momentum is being intermittently disrupted by geopolitics tied to President Donald Trump, creating a cautious near-term backdrop for deal execution and timing.

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Dealmakers are seeing the best-ever start to the year, driven by a wave of mega mergers and acquisitions that have materially boosted deal activity. However, momentum is being intermittently disrupted by geopolitics tied to President Donald Trump, creating a cautious near-term backdrop for deal execution and timing.