A range of factors suggests an increase in M&A activity among energy and materials companies in 2025, despite uncertainties in the sector. Source: McKinsey Global energy and materials: Overall deal value remains stable, but some segments are gaining share

A number of trends, including reduced interest rates and the emergence of new technologies, software, and ecosystems, point to an uptick in M&A activity within advanced industries and its subsectors. Source: McKinsey Advanced industries: New technologies and supply chain shifts are driving key portfolio and investment decisions

Multiple trends will likely fuel M&A growth across technology, media, and telecommunications in 2025, with an increase in carve-outs as organizations look to simplify and reshape their corporate portfolios. Source: McKinsey Technology, media, and telecommunications: Software deals and creative partnerships will carry the day

In 2024, deals mostly stayed within national borders. In 2025, banking, wealth and asset management, fintech, payments, and capital markets face challenges but also have opportunities. Source: McKinsey Financial services: Dealmakers adapt to a shifting landscape

Despite the slowdown in dealmaking in 2024, there are good reasons to expect greater M&A activity in US healthcare in 2025 and 2026 as many players seek to pursue innovation and growth. Source: McKinsey US healthcare: Navigating through the headwinds

Sometimes, M&A can pose particularly difficult challenges. The automotive industry offers creative examples of how deals can still get done. Source: McKinsey Dealmaking through challenges: Lessons from the automotive industry

Powerful forces favor a resurgence in M&A, especially in North America, but dealmakers still have plenty of challenges to stare down. Source: McKinsey M&A Annual Report: Is the wave finally arriving?

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