Chart of the week: U.S. and European M&A market finishes the year strong
The final quarter of the year was a strong one for M&A in the United States and Europe, finishing with more than $400 billion in transaction value and 3,777 deals, according to data provider PitchBook Data Inc. Tailwinds included a reasonably strong economic recovery in the United States and easy credit. For the year the figures were nearly $1.3 trillion in transaction value and 17,357 deals, up from $1 trillion and 15,453 deals in 2013.






