The tenth edition of our
Asia-Pacific M&A bulletin, a publication compiled principally with our M&A clients in mind, whether they are strategic or financial investors.
The bulletin is based on the views of our extensive network of in-country M&A professionals. These individuals encounter the day-to-day practical implications of factors affecting our region and have provided an impartial overview of the current status of their respective M&A markets. More importantly, they have provided their views on where the market trends are heading and factors which are likely to impact investment activity in the near future.
Thanks to a variety of big-ticket deals, there was a significant uplift in total deal values with the six months to June, posting a 32% increase in announced deal values compared to the previous six months. Notable amongst the Asia Pacific countries was India, which witnessed deal values in the first half of 2006 exceeding full year 2005 figures. Similarly, several other countries posted stand-out amounts in deal values, including Malaysia, Taiwan and Thailand.
The long-term uptrend in deal volumes across Asia remains on track, witnessed by a 12% increase in volumes compared to the first half of 2005, wherein again India posted exceptional growth. Still, this rising tide is raising all boats, as evidenced by the constant mix of contributors towards the regional totals.
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