Bank M&A Activity Rebounds In March, Pushing Q1 2025 Total Deal Value To $1.61B

2025-04-09 04:30:00 ET

Summary

• Thirty-four US bank deals worth a combined $1.61 billion were announced in the first quarter this year, marking the highest first quarter total by aggregate deal value since 2021, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence data.
• By comparison, first quarter announced deals totaled $1.53 billion in 2022, $433.8 million in 2023 and $796.2 million in 2024.
• Fifteen of the quarter's 34 deals were announced in March, with many deal announcements delayed for buyers and sellers waiting for transaction conditions to improve.
• First quarter stock market volatility paused several bank deals, but investment bankers counseled patience, saying bank deals will likely be announced later in the year.

Thirty-four US bank deals worth a combined $1.61 billion were announced in the first quarter this year, marking the highest first quarter total by aggregate deal value since 2021, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence data....

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