How many acquisitions happened in 2006?

There were 3335 recorded acquisitions in 2006, totalling $423.3B in disclosed deal value.

What was the largest acquisition of 2006?

The largest disclosed acquisition of 2006 was TPG's purchase of Caesars Entertainment for $27.8B.

Who was the most active acquirer in 2006?

Microsoft was the most active acquirer in 2006.

Which sector saw the most M&A activity in 2006?

Manufacturing saw the most acquisition activity in 2006.

What was the average deal size in 2006?

The average disclosed deal size in 2006 was $572.1M.

What was the median deal size in 2006?

The median disclosed deal size in 2006 was $71.3M.

Which sector attracted the most acquisition capital in 2006?

Oil and Gas companies attracted the most disclosed acquisition capital in 2006 — about $47.5B.

2006 Acquisitions & Funding

The biggest M&A deals, largest funding rounds and most active acquirers of 2006.

Acquisitions

3,335

Total M&A Value

$423B

Funding Rounds

4,411

Acquisitions in 2006

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Most Active Acquirers of 2006

Microsoft19 deals
Riverside Company18 deals
IBM15 deals
CVS Group plc14 deals
Oracle14 deals
3M12 deals
KPN12 deals
L-3 Communications12 deals
Ferguson Enterprises11 deals
Brady Corporation11 deals
Motorola Solutions11 deals
Trimble11 deals

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