Corporate M&A activity expected to rise for the first time since 2021: EY

The total number of mergers and acquisition deals is expected to increase this year after a two-year decline, but remain well below the record year of 2021, a fresh study by EY said.

All told, EY is forecasting a 21% increase in the number of corporate deals of $100 million or more, followed by an 18% boost in 2025, according to the firm’s latest projections, as shown in the chart below.