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Forging ahead: First quarter 2013 metals industry mergers and acquisitions analysis
April 2013
At a glance
Deal activity in the metals sector declined in first quarter of 2013, with transaction volumes at their lowest since the first quarter of 2009. While Metals industry M&A activity is projected to be flat over the near term, US plans for infrastructure investment may increase the demand for iron, steel, and aluminum in the United States.
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Forging ahead is a quarterly analysis of global merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the metals industry. Each edition includes a review of overall deal activity for the quarter and year-to-date and a summary of large deals.
Here’s a snapshot of the perspectives you’ll find in this quarter’s report:
- Financial investors fuel metals deal activity in the first quarter of 2013.
- US transactions continue to drive metals deal value.
- Copper, nickel, and other non-precious metals dominate the overall M&A environment.
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