The automotive industry is at a pivotal moment, with innovation, evolving policies and disruption reshaping the landscape. Staying ahead of M&A trends is essential, now more than ever, for businesses seeking to be successful in this dynamic environment.

The A&M Corporate Transactions Group is proud to present the Year-End 2024 Automotive M&A Trends Report. Authored by Managing Director David Evans, this report delivers data-driven insights and expert perspectives on M&A across the automotive sector.

Key Features of the Report

• Comprehensive Analysis: Our report examines key M&A trends, including global transaction volumes, values, valuations and buyer types in the automotive sector.
• Data-Driven Insights: Leveraging data from S&P Capital IQ, Refinitiv, AlphaSense and independent research, we provide a detailed analysis of industry trends and company performance across automotive sector segments.
• Fresh Perspectives: Explore trending topics in automotive companies' transcripts, offering valuable insights into the automotive landscape.

Key Findings Include

• M&A activity in 2024 remained consistent with the subdued levels of 2023, with over 500 transactions announced in the second half of the year compared to 400 in the first half.
• Median transaction values increased in the second half of 2024, with larger-sized transactions representing a greater proportion of disclosed deals.
• Strategic buyers continued to represent a larger proportion of M&A activity, accounting for 67 percent of announced transactions while financial buyers represented 33 percent.
• Investments in electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and alternative fuel technologies were key drivers of transaction activity, particularly in China.

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