Report
M&A Activity in APAC
This report reviews M&A activity in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region during 2020, highlighting the market’s resilience despite challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. M&A deal volume increased by 15% year over year, driven largely by a strong rebound in the second half of the year and a surge in activity during the third quarter. Markets such as China, Japan, Singapore, and Australia showed particularly strong deal sentiment, supporting renewed investor confidence and transaction growth. Total APAC M&A deal value reached approximately USD 1.0 trillion as economic conditions stabilized and businesses resumed strategic investments. Among nearly 49,000 deals announced globally in 2020, APAC accounted for 36% of activity, outperforming other regions in deal volume share. The report highlight
