INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Official figures show that the total value of M&A transactions jumped 40% to $29 billion in the first half of the year.This increase came
even as the number of deals fell by a quarter to 322, compared to 432 in the same period last year
Energy and natural resources now dominate, making up 60% of the M&A market, a sharp rise from just 10% in 2020.This includes large
transactions in electricity, oil and gas, mining, and pulp and paper
The energy sector alone could draw up to R$120 billion in investments this year.Renewable energy deals have reached R$50 billion over the
past decade, with the number of deals and the amount of energy traded both rising sharply.Some of the biggest recent deals include Actis
buying EDP Energias de Portugal for $524 million, Pontal Energy purchasing 52 distributed generation plants from Grupo Vip Air for about
M&A Market Shifts in 2025
of the market, up from 6% last year
High interest rates, which rose to 14.75% by June, and a weaker Brazilian real have made borrowing more expensive.However, they have also
attracted more foreign buyers, who have accounted for R$27.4 billion ($4.8 billion) in cross-border deals so far this year
with hopes for a better economy, is expected to keep M&A activity strong, especially in infrastructure, renewable energy, and financial
services.The main story is that companies are focusing on bigger, safer deals in sectors that can handle economic ups and downs
Both local and foreign investors are looking for assets that offer stability and growth potential.These shifts show where money and jobs are
All data and figures are based on official sources and verified market reports.
