Recent data from White & Case Global Antitrust Merger StatPak (WAMS) indicates a global decrease in merger filing notifications in the first half of 2023. This trend is marked by substantial declines in US and EU merger filings.
WAMS, known for being the first real-time clearinghouse for global merger notification data, has conducted an analysis of merger notifications in reporting jurisdictions. The analysis was carried out over the first half of the calendar year 2023, namely from January 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023. This data provides a current snapshot of the world’s merger activities, presenting a notable downturn, especially in regions such as the United States and European Union.
In addition to this mid-year analysis, WAMS examined the end of the fiscal year 2022 data. The results from this examination were incorporated after the relevant data only recently became available for reporting jurisdictions. This delayed availability further highlights the valuable role that WAMS plays in delivering fresh, timely data to stakeholders in the global business and legal sectors.
Understanding the trend of decreased merger filing notifications could have substantial implications for large corporations and law firms globally. The fact that such patterns are emerging in economically robust regions like the US and the EU makes these insights even more critical. The challenges posed by such a downswing, as well as the strategic responses necessary to navigate it effectively, are likely to form the focus of many business and legal strategy discussions in the upcoming months.
More in-depth analysis can be accessed through WAMS’s full report.