August sees lowest M&A activity this year

M&As fell about 30% on-year in August, says Grant Thornton. The month saw 33 deals valued at $634 million as compared to 48 deals worth $930 million a year ago

93% 
Deal values fell compared to July 2018

33% 
Volumes fell

$2bn 
Deal values in August across 100 M&A and PE deals

$19mn 
Average deal size in August

$178mn 
The same in July

6 
Deals in August were valued over $100 mn each 

*There were 2 bn-$ deals and 6 deals valued at and over $100 mn each a year ago

The outlook

Considering the proximity that BFSI, consumer & retail, mfg, IT&ITES and pharma, healthcare have to consumer consumption trends and lifestyle, these are expected to witness M&A deal activity