Global M&A value is rising in 2026, but the recovery remains concentrated in large deals. Broader momentum depends on clearing execution hurdles.
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The 2026 M&A Report
As large deals rebound, execution challenges constrain broader M&A recovery. In this four-part report, BCG’s M&A experts explore how AI and shifting market dynamics are reshaping dealmaking and value creation.
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AI dealmaking is shifting from capability buying toward platform assembly, but consolidation remains rare. Companies should build integration capabilities now.
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M&A in 2026 has been uneven across regions, large deals are lifting value while deal volume lags, with private equity and cross-border activity shaping markets.
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