U.S. and global M&A activity was mixed in August compared to July but declined across the board year over year. Compared to July, both U.S. and global activity were up by total deal value (14% and 11%, respectively), but down more significantly by number of deals (26% and 36%, respectively). Compared to August 2022, however, all metrics were down, with both U.S. and global total deal value down 9%, and the number of U.S. and global deals down 44% and 45%, respectively.
