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EY Perspective: UK M&A Market Trends over the last 5 years

The UK experienced a record surge in M&A activity in 2021, mirroring the global deal boom. Over £175 billion worth of UK deals (more than 3,700 transactions) were completed in 2021 – a 33.5% increase over 2020. Investor optimism was high as companies sought acquisitions to fuel growth after the pandemic slump.