Value of Irish M&A declined 10% during 2024 amid global upswing

The number of deals fell to the lowest levels since 2020, with 571 recorded

Transactions involving Irish businesses were down 14% to 571 during 2024 compared to 2023.

The value of mergers and acquisition (M&A) activity involving Irish companies declined 10% during 2024 to $46.4bn (€44.6bn), as the number of deals announced dropped to the lowest level since 2020, new data from the London Stock Exchange Group shows.

According to data, transactions involving Irish businesses were down 14% to 571 during 2024 compared to 2023.