4% of all Europe mergers in Ireland

Ireland accounted for more than 4% of all European mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions — in value terms — during the first half of this year.

New data from international information services specialist, Experian, shows the volume and value of Irish-focused M&A transactions grew marginally during the first six months of 2012 — with 147 transactions announced, at a combined value of almost €22.2bn.

The comparative figures for the same period last year, were 142 transactions, with a combined value of €21.86bn.