SS&C Intralinks Sees Steady Increase in Global Mergers & Acquisitions Activity in Q3 2021
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WINDSOR, Conn. , June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today introduced results from the Q3 2021 issue of the SS&C Intralinks Deal Flow Predictor , an indicator of future mergers and acquisitions (M&A) announcements.
"Continuing the positive trend, the amount of announced global M&A volume is expected to grow by greater than 10% in Q3 compared to the same period last year," said Bob Petrocchi, Co-Head, SS&C Intralinks. "Growth is certainly being led by APAC, but all regions are contributing to steady increases in M&A activity."
Regional market forecasts for Q3 2021 M &A activity:
- Asia-Pacific is staying consistent and leading global performance on a QoQY basis. In Q3 2021, the region's announced volume is forecast to grow by >10% against Q3 2020, and between 5% and 10% compared to Q2 2021.
- In Europe , the Middle East and Africa , after the pandemic's severe impact on the U.K., France , Germany and Italy , the countries are leading the resurgence in activity following Q1 2021. We expect to see greater than 10% growth in announced volume compared to Q3 2020 and Q2 2021.
- In Latin America , investors continue to show confidence, particularly in Brazil , as the region is tracking toward >10% growth across all major economies against Q3 2020 and Q2 2021.
- In North America , steady pace of re-openings and mass vaccinations have created tailwinds that continue to drive the region into record territory. North America is forecast to grow announced volume by >10% against Q3 2020, and 5% to 10% against Q2 2021.
The SS&C Intralinks Deal Flow Predictor forecasts the number of future M&A announcements by tracking early-stage M&A activity from the previous four quarters, defined as new sell-side M&A transactions that are in preparation or have begun their due diligence stage. On average, early-stage deals are six months away from public announcement.
SS&C Intralinks is a pioneer of the virtual data room, enabling and securing the flow of information by facilitating M&A, capital raising and investor reporting . SS&C Intralinks has executed over US$34.7 trillion worth of financial transactions on its platform.
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