In 2024, IMAP closed 252 mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions valued at more than $30 billion. Despite the slowdown in transaction activity in recent years due to factors such as inflation and high interest rates, the market began to recover towards the end of the year. In the fourth quarter, IMAP closed 71 M&A transactions. The most active sectors were Industrials, Business Services, Technology and Consumer. Business and consumer confidence is expected to increase in 2025, which could further boost M&A activity.