Antitrust authorities killed more deals in 2024, marking a third year of rising mortality levels. Where prohibition was on the cards, many dealmakers abandoned their transactions rather than staying the course. The U.S. agencies led the charge in taking a tough approach. But change is on the horizon. New administrations are expected to adopt a more balanced attitude to merger control enforcement in the year ahead.
In 2024, 13 transactions were prohibited and a further 26 were abandoned due to antitrust concerns. Frustration levels across the jurisdictions surveyed have increased by 30% since 2021, despite fewer merger control filings.
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