INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
January saw only nine transactions, marking a 55% drop compared to the same month in 2024.However, the total value of these deals soared by
254%, reaching $560 million
This divergence underscores a shift toward fewer but higher-value transactions in a challenging economic landscape.The real estate sector
led activity with two deals, reflecting its ongoing appeal to investors seeking stable returns
Cross-border transactions also stood out, with Spain completing three acquisitions and the United States following with two.Mexican
companies, meanwhile, focused outward, investing in Chile through a $1 million deal
in mobilized capital compared to January 2024.Asset acquisitions also fell by 50%, with only two recorded transactions
2024Argentina was an outlier, recording a 36% increase in deal volume and a remarkable 184% rise in mobilized capital
February 1, potentially raising compliance costs for large-scale deals
Despite regulatory uncertainty tied to potential reforms of key oversight bodies like Cofece, these institutions continue to operate under
existing frameworks.The sharp rise in deal value suggests that investors are prioritizing strategic acquisitions over volume, focusing on
foreign investors despite global headwinds
