The number of overseas M&A transactions involving listed companies exceeded the 200-transaction milestone in record time. The total transaction value was slightly over ¥7 trillion, below the previous year, and the number of transactions could exceed 230 by year-end.
The number of overseas M&A transactions involving listed companies is expected to exceed 200 in 2026, based on timely disclosures, marking a fourth consecutive annual record. While this increases the likelihood that the full-year total will reach a record high, the transaction value is approximately ¥2 trillion below the previous year at slightly over ¥7 trillion.
This year's 200-transaction milestone was reached on 9 October, according to figures compiled by M&A Online. Based on timely disclosure information, the data covers overseas M&A transactions involving a transfer of control, excluding intra-group reorganisations, and was published as highly current data.
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