Big March Deals Push Total Outsize Transaction Value To Multiyear High In Q1

Markit3.73K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(4min)CommentsSummaryThere were 11 M&A deals worldwide with transaction values exceeding $10 billion in the first quarter.In March, there were four $10 billion-plus deals announced with a combined transaction value of $98.77 billion.In the largest deal of the month, an investor group on March 2 announced its plan to purchase Virginia-based power company AES Corp. gradyreese/E+ via Getty Images There were 11 M&A deals worldwide with transaction values exceeding $10 billion in the first quarter. The period's total transaction value of $305.33 billion was the highest since the second quarter of 2019. In March, thereThis article was written byMarkit3.73K FollowersFollowIHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO) is a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions for the major industries and markets that drive economies worldwide. The company delivers next-generation information, analytics and solutions to customers in business, finance and government, improving their operational efficiency and providing deep insights that lead to well-informed, confident decisions. IHS Markit has more than 50,000 key business and government customers, including 80 percent of the Fortune Global 500 and the world’s leading financial institutions. Headquartered in London, IHS Markit is committed to sustainable, profitable growth.