U.S. M&A activity rose in October, though global activity generally declined. U.S. total deal value and deal count were up 11% and 15% over September levels, respectively. Global total deal value fell by 5%, but increased a modest 0.2% by deal count. U.S. strategic activity increased 6% and 9% by deal value and deal count, respectively, but was down 8% by deal value and flat by deal count globally. U.S. sponsor activity was up 16% and 28% by deal value and deal count, respectively, while global sponsor activity was virtually flat.
