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Global ECM issuance climbed 43 percent Y-o-Y to USD 256.8 billion in 1Q26, even as the Middle East conflict adds uncertainty to deal flow, according to @Dealogic’s 1Q26 ECM Highlights report. Read more: on.iongroup.com/3PRMEbG #IONAnalytics #ECM #EquityCapitalMarkets

Global M&A jumped 22% YoY to USD 1.16 trillion in 1Q26, driven by a historic wave of AI megadeals, according to Mergermarket’s 1Q26 M&A Highlights report. Read more in the press release. on.iongroup.com/4bKZTCb #Megadeals #DealFlow

2025 saw global equity capital markets rebound, with issuance up 25% YoY to USD 957.2 billion—the strongest since 2021, according to Dealogic’s ECM Highlights FY25 report. But the US government shutdown and “Liberation Day” put IPOs on ice. on.iongroup.com/48QUOIz

Global M&A soared to USD 4.81 trillion in 2025, the second-highest year on record, driven by bold, industry-shaping #megadeals, according to Mergermarket’s latest M&A Highlights FY25 report. Check out our press release for more! on.iongroup.com/48HBxZY

Equity markets clocked their strongest quarter since 2021, pushing year-to-date volumes to USD 686.8 billion, according to Dealogic’s ECM Highlights 9M25 report. Read more in our press release! on.iongroup.com/46IrWBi

Blockbuster deals in transportation and technology fueled a 32% YTD rise in M&A volume to USD 3.39 trillion, despite the overall deal count hovering near all-time lows. Check out our press release for more! on.iongroup.com/46vefFG

Tariff shocks turned April into the worst month for ECM since 2011. But May roared back with a 2.4x rebound, according to the Dealogic ECM Highlights 1H25 report. Read more in our press release. on.iongroup.com/44fZmVd

Megadeals fueled a 25% surge in global M&A volume in 1H25 vs 1H24, but tariffs hit the middle-market. Deal count fell to a 20-year low, according to Mergermarket’s latest M&A Highlights report. Read more in our press release. on.iongroup.com/44dDTw7

Global equity volumes are falling indicating challenging times ahead amid escalating trade war volatility, according to the latest ECM Highlights 1Q25 report by Dealogic. Read more in our press release. on.iongroup.com/3FRu3Ya

The global M&A landscape was rocked by turbulence marked by shifting market dynamics in 1Q25, but a March rebound in deal volume offered signs of recovery, according to the latest M&A Highlights 1Q25 report by Mergermarket. Read our press release. on.iongroup.com/4hLaI8u

Mergermarket’s 2024 Full-Year M&A Highlights report reveals a cautious recovery in global M&A. While M&A volume reached USD 3.4 trillion, up 8% compared to last year, challenges remain after recent elections. Read more in our press release. on.iongroup.com/4gDCDag

The Dealogic 2024 Full-Year ECM Highlights report reflects a year of recovery for global equity capital markets, but the Trump administration's tariff threats could stall 2025 momentum. Read more in our press release! on.iongroup.com/3BAcCKc

.@Vintage_Inv has chosen ION-owned Backstop Solutions to support its fundraising, investor relations, and communication efforts. Read our press release for details. on.iongroup.com/4gl2K5Q

Mergermarket recognized the best of the private equity community at the 20th British Private Equity Awards 2024 in London on 01 October. Read our press release to know about the top winners! on.iongroup.com/3zva3Io

Dealogic ECM Highlights 9M24 report reveals a slowdown of equity capital market (ECM) activity as market volatility and election nerves put a damper on what has been a year of recovery for ECM. Check out our press release for details! on.iongroup.com/4gIpvBr

Mergermarket’s M&A Highlights 9M24 report reveals a surge in global deal volume with mega deals leading the recovery. Check out our press release for details! on.iongroup.com/4dxPDMt #InvestmentBanking #mergers #acquisitions #tech

.@Mergermarket and @Debtwire report a surge in private equity buyouts in 1H24, with direct lending playing a key role. Check out our press release for details! on.iongroup.com/3Ae1O3p #PrivateEquity #DirectLending #LeveragedFinance

.@Mergermarket, an ION Analytics service, has published its 1H24 M&A Highlights report. The findings reveal a surge in large-cap strategic M&A, marked by a comeback in listed dealmaking in the US and UK. Read our press release for details. on.iongroup.com/45H4C4y