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AI-fueled megadeals put global M&A market on track for $4tn year

Global mergers and acquisitions activity is on pace to reach $4tn in deal value in 2026, marking the strongest year since 2021, according to PwC. The surge has been driven largely by a growing number of megadeals tied to artificial intelligence (AI), with transactions valued above $5bn accounting for nearly half of total global deal value so far this year. PwC said AI is reshaping the M&A landscape by redirecting capital and accelerating consolidation among companies seeking to strengthen their competitive positions. Notable transactions include SpaceX’s proposed $60bn acquisition of AI startup Cursor and Salesforce’s $3.6bn purchase of customer service platform Fin. While large deals continue to gain momentum, PwC noted that mid-market transactions remain constrained by geopolitical uncertainty, valuation disagreements, inflation, higher interest rates, and a backlog of private equity exits.

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