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A Visual Recap Of Global M&A Activity In 2016 [Datagraphic]

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Global M&A deal volume surpassed $2.4 trillion in 2016, down roughly 7% from the year before.

For a full breakdown of M&A activity by quarter, sector and geography, along with the year’s biggest deals and most active investors, check out our year-end datagraphic below.

Follow more of our 2016 Year in Review coverage by clicking here.

Global M&A Activity

Article by Adam Putz, PitchBook

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