How many acquisitions happened in 2000?

There were 107 recorded acquisitions in 2000, totalling $17.2B in disclosed deal value.

What was the largest acquisition of 2000?

The largest disclosed acquisition of 2000 was Abbott's purchase of Abbott India for $6.9B.

Who was the most active acquirer in 2000?

Black Box Network Services was the most active acquirer in 2000.

Which sector saw the most M&A activity in 2000?

Manufacturing saw the most acquisition activity in 2000.

What was the average deal size in 2000?

The average disclosed deal size in 2000 was $592.9M.

What was the median deal size in 2000?

The median disclosed deal size in 2000 was $120.0M.

Which sector attracted the most acquisition capital in 2000?

Pharmaceutical companies attracted the most disclosed acquisition capital in 2000 — about $8.6B.

2000 Acquisitions & Funding

The biggest M&A deals, largest funding rounds and most active acquirers of 2000.

Acquisitions

107

Total M&A Value

$17B

Funding Rounds

898

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Most Active Acquirers of 2000

Black Box Network Services4 deals
Advent International3 deals
American Eagle Outfitters2 deals
United Therapeutics2 deals
Microsoft2 deals
Best Buy2 deals
Arcapita Ventures1 deals
Music.com1 deals
SEAT Pagine Gialle1 deals
Filmtrust1 deals
Intertrust1 deals
QuidelOrtho1 deals

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