Corporate takeover deals surged to their highest levels since the financial crisis this year, with merger and acquisition volumes rising 47 per cent to $3.34tn globally.
In the busiest period since 2007, megadeals returned with a vengeance, as historically low borrowing rates, buoyant capital markets and inflated share prices prompted big transactions with the potential to restructure industries, particularly in pharmaceuticals, technology and media.
The thirst for deals is expected to pour into the new year, led by the US and UK but with Europe also pitching in.
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