How many acquisitions happened in 1990?

There were 43 recorded acquisitions in 1990, totalling $276.0M in disclosed deal value.

What was the largest acquisition of 1990?

The largest disclosed acquisition of 1990 was Danaher's purchase of Easco Hand Tools for $125.0M.

Who was the most active acquirer in 1990?

IK Partners was the most active acquirer in 1990.

Which sector saw the most M&A activity in 1990?

Manufacturing saw the most acquisition activity in 1990.

What was the average deal size in 1990?

The average disclosed deal size in 1990 was $92.0M.

What was the median deal size in 1990?

The median disclosed deal size in 1990 was $81.0M.

Which sector attracted the most acquisition capital in 1990?

3D Printing companies attracted the most disclosed acquisition capital in 1990 — about $125.0M.

1990 Acquisitions & Funding

The biggest M&A deals, largest funding rounds and most active acquirers of 1990.

Acquisitions

Total M&A Value

$276M

Funding Rounds

Acquisitions in 1990

Loading columns…

0 of 0Show

Page 1 / 1

Funding Rounds in 1990

Loading columns…

0 of 0Show

Page 1 / 1

Most Active Acquirers of 1990

IK Partners4 deals
Hannover Finanz2 deals
Adobe2 deals
Mentor Graphics2 deals
CVC Capital Partners2 deals
Capvis1 deals
Bombardier1 deals
Aldus Corp1 deals
Danaher1 deals
Bank of Hawaii1 deals
Decrane Aircraft Holdings1 deals
CRH1 deals

Explore 200,000+ acquisitions — free

Filter the full database across sectors, companies, dates, and deal sizes. No signup, no paywall.

Explore all acquisitions

1990 M&A News

Loading news…

Explore more on Acquirezy

Nearby years

1991 1992 1993

Datasets

Top Companies

Top Industries

Years (1990-2026)