The number of UK companies valued at over £1m involved in acquisitions and disposals fell from 154 transactions in Q1 2012 to 60 in Q1 2013, a decrease of 94 or 61%. Domestic UK M & As were valued at £1bn in Q1. The value increased by £0.3bn but the number of transactions fell from 61 to 24.
Foreign companies acquisitions in the UK increased by £1.2bn from £2bn to £3.2bn in Q1 2013. The number of transactions fell by 21 from 35 to 14.
Figures for UK companies investing abroad show outward M&A activity at its lowest since records began in 1987. The IMF's latest financial stability report however shows global financial conditions are improving. Confidence in markets is improving and continued improvements are required to prevent the return of financial risks.
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