How many acquisitions happened in 2017?

There were 12065 recorded acquisitions in 2017, totalling $981.4B in disclosed deal value.

What was the largest acquisition of 2017?

The largest disclosed acquisition of 2017 was The Walt Disney Company's purchase of 21st Century Fox for $71.3B.

Who was the most active acquirer in 2017?

HUB International was the most active acquirer in 2017.

Which sector saw the most M&A activity in 2017?

Software saw the most acquisition activity in 2017.

What was the average deal size in 2017?

The average disclosed deal size in 2017 was $781.4M.

What was the median deal size in 2017?

The median disclosed deal size in 2017 was $95.0M.

Which sector attracted the most acquisition capital in 2017?

Health Care companies attracted the most disclosed acquisition capital in 2017 — about $216.5B.

2017 Acquisitions & Funding

The biggest M&A deals, largest funding rounds and most active acquirers of 2017.

Acquisitions

12,065

Total M&A Value

$981B

Funding Rounds

40,615

Acquisitions in 2017

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Most Active Acquirers of 2017

HUB International37 deals
Accenture27 deals
Gallagher23 deals
Assured Partners20 deals
Blackstone Group20 deals
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.19 deals
Bite Squad17 deals
CVS Group plc17 deals
The Carlyle Group16 deals
Eurofins15 deals
CVC Capital Partners15 deals
Bunzl14 deals

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