The M&A Midyear Report 2025 examines how companies are navigating a difficult deal environment by separating meaningful signals from short‑term noise. Drawing lessons from past crises, experienced executives are making bold strategic moves despite high interest rates, tighter regulation, and disruption from AI. A new wave of transactions is focused on building future‑proof portfolios through scale, capability‑driven acquisitions, and targeted divestitures. Leading companies are also looking beyond immediate effects to assess second‑ and third‑order impacts, such as how tariffs and other external shocks could reshape portfolios, deal pipelines, and long‑term M&A roadmaps.

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