The value of Irish-linked mergers and acquisitions surged more than five-fold in the first three months of the year, to a massive €20bn. The value of Irish-linked mergers and acquisitions surged more than five-fold in the first three months of the year, to a massive €20bn. Irish PLCs, including CRH and Total Produce, launched major cross-border bolt-on deals in the quarter. Strong equity and debt markets early in the quarter and swelling corporate cash coffers helped boost the confidence of CEOs. M&A volumes doubled in Europe in the first quarter, while the US was up 67pc and Asia was up 11pc.

Source: Irish Independent April 02, 2018 01:31 UTC