M&A activity is set to rise in 2025 as finance leaders leverage tech-driven strategies to navigate economic uncertainty and enhance transactions. DFIN's latest Mergers and Acquisitions 2025 Trends Survey reveals that 60% of finance decision-makers aim to boost deal activity, focusing on growth, tech acquisition, and market expansion.
What’s Fueling the Trend?
AI-powered analytics, enhanced cybersecurity, and smarter compliance strategies are reshaping M&A, enabling dealmakers to streamline transactions, mitigate risk, and adapt to evolving market conditions.
Key Survey Insights:
- 62 percent of finance leaders plan to increase M&A activity in 2025
- 61 percent are leveraging AI to enhance due diligence and risk assessment
- 68 percent are increasing cybersecurity investments to protect sensitive transaction data
- 55 percent are diversifying M&A strategies to mitigate economic uncertainty
Across public and private companies, private equity firms, investment banks, legal advisors, and dealmakers are embracing technology and refining strategies to succeed in a fast-moving market.
