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Just a few months ago, we highlighted seven global dealmaking trends from strategic diversification and AI-driven transformation to private capital’s growing influence and renewed cross-border activity. Since then, many of these themes have come to life, with companies pursuing targeted acquisitions, partnerships and divestitures to strengthen their positions. The pace of activity underscores an evolving landscape where disciplined strategy, innovation and long-term value creation continue to drive momentum in the market.

Across M&A, capital markets and corporate strategy, a new equilibrium is emerging. Scale is returning – but with purpose. IPOs are reopening – but with precision. Liquidity has returned – but through new channels. And the companies leading the way are those pairing bold moves with disciplined execution.

In 2025, global M&A volumes reached $4.3 trillion, a 39% increase from the prior year, driven largely by megadeals in tech, healthcare, and financial services. But the focus has shifted from speed to strategy.  

  • Electronic Arts Take-Private | $55 Billion
    The largest gaming LBO in history, EA’s privatization by Silver Lake, PIF, and Affinity marks a structural shift toward private ownership for intellectual property–rich companies. It also underscores sovereign wealth capital’s growing role in global dealmaking.
    J.P. Morgan led one of the largest committed financings ever completed in the gaming sector.
  • Kimberly-Clark + Kenvue | $48.7 Billion  In one of the year’s largest and most transformative consumer-health combinations, Kimberly-Clark announced plans to acquire Kenvue, creating a $32 billion-revenue global leader in health and wellness. The transaction underscores the convergence of consumer goods and healthcare sectors as companies pursue portfolio scale, supply-chain synergies, and sustained brand investment.
  • Comerica + Fifth Third | $10.9 Billion All-Stock Merger
    Advising Fifth Third on its acquisition of Comerica created the 9th-largest U.S. bank by assets. The deal reflects a broader resurgence of bank consolidation in the face of regulatory complexity and scale-driven efficiency.
  • Amphenol’s $10.5 Billion Acquisition of CommScope’s Connectivity and Cable Solutions Business
    This landmark transaction—the largest in Amphenol’s history—expanded its fiber optic and data interconnect capabilities. The deal strengthened Amphenol’s position in the data infrastructure supply chain, and since announcement, its market cap has grown from $127 billion to $164 billion.
  • MPS + Mediobanca | €17 Billion Merger 
    Europe’s banking sector continues to consolidate. Monte dei Paschi di Siena’s acquisition of Mediobanca—executed with J.P. Morgan as advisor—creates Italy’s third-largest financial institution and signals a new wave of ambition in legacy banking.

 

After nearly three years of muted issuance, global IPO volumes rose 62% year-over-year through Q3 2025, with Europe and the Middle East leading activity. Average deal sizes increased 40%, but investor scrutiny has intensified.

EMEA IPOs are Back
Since early September, EMEA IPO volumes have seen a noticeable uptick. According to Dealogic, total IPO issuance in EMEA during Q3 2025 surged over 150% year over year, underpinned by stronger risk appetite and robust pre-marketing dynamics. In this improving environment J.P. Morgan acted on 4 of the 5 largest post-summer IPOs: SMG, Noba Bank, Alec Holdings and Verisure.

U.S. Markets Reignite
In the U.S., year-to-date total issuance has reached $259 billion, up 11% year over year, signaling renewed confidence and liquidity depth across sectors. Issuers with clear profitability paths, like J.P. Morgan led Klarna, and transparent governance have commanded the strongest aftermarket performance. Klarna initially raised $1.37 billion — later $1.57 billion post exercise of the greenshoe option — and valuing the company at approximately $15.1 billion. The company’s shares surged after its debut, signalling Wall Street’s renewed demand for tech listings. Read more about the state of the US IPO Market.

APAC Momentum Continues 
The APAC IPO market—led by Hong Kong’s resurgence and steady activity in India—has shown strong growth and resilience. Through Q3, Hong Kong raised $32 billion from IPOs and secondary listings, nearly tripling its 2024 volume. India, now the third-largest IPO market globally with $19 billion in issuance year-to-date, continues to see robust investor demand—highlighted by LG Electronics India’s $1.3 billion offering, the first ever to surpass $49 billion in overall main book subscription. Japan also re-entered the spotlight with JX Advanced Metals’ $3 billion IPO, the country’s largest since December 2018, underscoring broad-based momentum across the region as capital continues to shift from the U.S. to Asia.

 

As companies reposition for the next cycle, carve-outs and spin-offs have surged. 

BASF / Carlyle | Industrial Carve-Outs in Motion
Carlyle’s deal with BASF exemplify the renewed focus on operational carve-outs—unlocking value in underperforming industrial divisions ripe for transformation.

Akero + Novo Nordisk | Biotech Platform Alignment
Akero’s strategic partnership with Novo Nordisk combines complementary R&D and commercial capabilities, reflecting how big pharma is leveraging biotech innovation to sustain pipeline growth.

Nokia + NVIDIA | Data Center and AI Infrastructure Expansion
AI-Native Network Infrastructure Alliance Nokia and NVIDIA announced a $1 billion strategic partnership to co-develop AI-native radio access networks for next-generation 5G-Advanced and 6G systems. The collaboration combines Nokia’s telecom expertise with NVIDIA’s AI and accelerated-computing leadership to transform network architecture and performance.

The AI buildout is driving convergence between technology, industrial and energy sectors. Hyperscalers like Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft are each expected to spend close to or over $100 billion annually on AI infrastructure by 2027. M&A activity is accelerating across cooling technologies, fiber optics, and power supply, with investors positioning around the ecosystem’s long-term demand curve.

Global leveraged finance issuance reached $1.3 trillion in 2025, up 45% year-over-year, as credit markets reopened and borrowers diversified funding sources. Private credit now accounts for nearly 20% of total deal financing, often alongside traditional bank lending.

Structured Capital Solutions on the Rise
Hybrid structures—including structured equity and convertible debt—are seeing renewed momentum, especially for growth companies navigating market timing risks. Sovereign and alternative capital providers are also entering transactions with increasingly strategic intent.

Skyline Robotics Series D | Growth Capital for Industrial Automation
J.P. Morgan advised Skyline Robotics on its $400 million Series D raise to accelerate AI-enabled automation platforms—demonstrating the blend of venture, private credit, and corporate capital fueling innovation-led sectors.

Tencent Dim Sum Bonds | Landmark APAC debt issuance
J.P. Morgan led Tencent’s CNH9 billion multi-tranche notes offering—the largest 10-year CNH bond from a non-sovereign issuer and the first 30-year CNH bond by a Chinese corporate—marking Tencent’s return to offshore bonds with record demand. 

Mid-sized corporates continue to shape the most dynamic layer of the market, executing sophisticated deals with global implications. To date, mid-cap M&A represented 39% of total deal activity, highlighting how ambition and complexity are no longer size-dependent.

Axiom Medical Sale to Riverside Partners
Advised by J.P. Morgan, this healthcare transaction reflected the sector’s ongoing digital transformation and investor appetite for scalable, tech-enabled care models.

Canal Barge Company Acquisition by Redwood Holdings
A cross-sector deal uniting industrial logistics with renewable infrastructure capabilities – illustrating how operational synergies and sustainability are converging in modern M&A strategy.

Looking Ahead to 2026: Strategic Leadership in Motion

From AI infrastructure to global banking consolidation, dealmaking momentum is building. But leadership today demands more than execution – it requires foresight, resilience and the conviction to redefine what growth means in an evolving world.

As we near 2026:

  • Cross-border activity is expected to increase, led by convergence in AI, climate and health.
  • Private credit AUM is projected to surpass $2.3 trillion globally.
  • APAC debt markets are expected to see nearly $200 billion in Asia ex-Japan USD issuance in 2026, driven by lower rates and AI investment.
  • EMEA is positioned to sustain leadership in IPOs and consolidation through 2026.

The next phase of global dealmaking isn’t about recovery – it’s about reinvention. We remain at the center of that transformation – helping our clients define and deliver what leadership looks like in this new era.

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