How many acquisitions happened in 2023?

There were 12104 recorded acquisitions in 2023, totalling $1227.3B in disclosed deal value.

What was the largest acquisition of 2023?

The largest disclosed acquisition of 2023 was ExxonMobil's purchase of Pioneer Natural Resources for $60.0B.

Who was the most active acquirer in 2023?

Gallagher was the most active acquirer in 2023.

Which sector saw the most M&A activity in 2023?

Software saw the most acquisition activity in 2023.

What was the average deal size in 2023?

The average disclosed deal size in 2023 was $811.2M.

What was the median deal size in 2023?

The median disclosed deal size in 2023 was $75.5M.

Which sector attracted the most acquisition capital in 2023?

Oil and Gas companies attracted the most disclosed acquisition capital in 2023 — about $217.1B.

2023 Acquisitions & Funding

The biggest M&A deals, largest funding rounds and most active acquirers of 2023.

Acquisitions

12,104

Total M&A Value

$1.2T

Funding Rounds

63,101

Acquisitions in 2023

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Most Active Acquirers of 2023

Gallagher38 deals
Accenture35 deals
Inszone Insurance Services20 deals
Valsoft15 deals
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety14 deals
Lifco14 deals
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.14 deals
EQT14 deals
Imperial Dade13 deals
Alkeme13 deals
Westland Insurance12 deals
Mercer Advisors12 deals

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