"Earlier this year, concerns regarding potential increases in dividends and taxation prompted investors to withdraw a record £7.3 billion from UK equity funds between July and October 2025, as reported by Calastone. This surge in uncertainty intensified volatility within the UK mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market. Empirical data underscores these dynamics. UK M&A volumes declined by more than 19% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to PwC."
"Deal values also contracted by 12.3%, totalling £57.3 billion, which reflects a cautious sentiment across UK boardrooms. Despite shrinking deal volumes by PwC, well-capitalised buyers with robust balance sheets are uncovering strategic opportunities, particularly in sectors with strong fundamentals. Corporate and investment entities are targeting attractive entry points, as evidenced by global deal activity on Datasite's platform, which supports approximately 19,000 new transactions annually."
Concerns over potential dividend increases and taxation triggered a record £7.3 billion withdrawal from UK equity funds between July and October 2025, amplifying market uncertainty and volatility. UK M&A volumes fell by more than 19% in H1 2025 versus H1 2024, with deal values down 12.3% to £57.3 billion, indicating cautious boardrooms. Well-capitalised buyers and investors are identifying strategic entry points in sectors with solid fundamentals, supported by platforms handling high transaction volumes. Life sciences, industrials and TMT saw growth, average deal size rose nearly 9%, and AI is accelerating due diligence and deal processes.
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