The M&A market in Mexico has recorded a total of 41 mergers and acquisitions as of February 2024, between announced and closed, for an aggregate amount of US$ 477 million, according to the monthly report from TTR Data.

These values imply an 11% decrease in the number of transactions and a 45% increase in their amount, compared to the same period in 2023.

As for the month of February, 27 transactions have been recorded, between announced and closed, for an aggregate amount of US$ 319 million.

In sectoral terms, the Specific Software Industry, in addition to Real Estate, have been the most active of the year, with 10 and 7 transactions, respectively.

Cross-Border Scope

Regarding the cross-border market, until the second month of 2024, Mexican companies have mainly opted to invest in the United States and Colombia, with 6 and 3 transactions respectively. By amount, Colombia stands out, with US$ 57 million.

On the other hand, the United States and Spain are the countries that have opted to make acquisitions in Mexico, with 5 and 3 deals, respectively.

Venture Capital and Asset Acquisitions

In February 2024, a total of 12 Venture Capital transactions have been recorded for US$118 million, which implies a decrease of 8% in the number of transactions and an increase of 70% in their amount, in year-on-year terms.

In the Asset Acquisitions segment, 11 transactions for US$ 195 million have been registered in the same month, which represents an increase of 57% in the number of transactions and 518% in their amount, compared to February 2023.

Source: América Economía - Chile