U.S. M&A activity in June decreased by most measures compared to May, with the global trends only slightly better. Total deal value was down 28% in the U.S. but up a modest 4% globally. Sponsor total deal value was a bright spot, increasing 11% in the U.S. and 82% globally. Strategic total deal value fell 43% in the U.S. and 19% globally. Deal counts were down across the board in the U.S. and globally, for both strategic and sponsor deals. Total deal count fell 30% in the U.S. and 27% globally. Strategic deal count was down 32% in the U.S. and 27% globally, and sponsor deal count was down 23% in the U.S. and 24% globally.
