Fall in mergers and acquisitions noted in third quarter

The number of mergers and acquistions taking place across the Irish business landscape has fallen by 30% in the third quarter, according to figures released today.

Business data company Experian said there were 49 M&A (mergers and acquisitions) and ECM (flotations, rights issues and placements) transactions announced in Q3, a 30% decline compared to the same period in 2009, which saw a total of 70 deals recorded.