Deutsche Bank sees UK M&A activity rising after £180 billion in announced deals through June
Bitget2026/09/28 10:13- Deutsche Bank flagged a sharp rebound in UK M&A, with announced deals involving UK targets topping GBP 180 billion by end-June 2026.
- That total was about three times higher than the same point in 2025, driven by a run of large-cap public transactions.
- Completed UK M&A exceeded GBP 65 billion in Q4 2025, extending momentum into 2026.
- Its Raised in London survey showed 87% expect UK M&A to rise over the next 12 months; 71% see buyers more positive than 2025.
- Private equity remained a key catalyst, with 88% expecting more takeovers of UK-listed companies as financing conditions improve.
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