SS&C Intralinks Predicts M&A Deal Flow Rising Globally in Q4 2024

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SS&C Technologies Holdings (Nasdaq: SSNC) has released its Q4 2024 global and regional M&A predictions through the SS&C Intralinks Deal Flow Predictor. Despite ongoing challenges like interest rates and geopolitical uncertainties, dealmakers remain optimistic about strategic growth opportunities. Global M&A deal flow is expected to grow 5-10% above Q3 2024 and Q4 2023 announced volumes.

Key regional forecasts include:

• Asia Pacific: Stable with upward growth trajectory, particularly in China, Hong Kong, and India
• Europe, Middle East, and Africa: Double-digit growth, with strong performance in France, Germany, and the UK
• Latin America: Stable performance, with promising activity in Mexico and Colombia
• North America: Steady climb in pre-announced deal volume, with Canada showing impressive growth

The SS&C Intralinks Deal Flow Predictor forecasts future M&A announcements by tracking early-stage M&A activity on the Intralinks platform, typically six months ahead of public announcements.

Positive

• Global M&A deal flow expected to grow 5-10% above Q3 2024 and Q4 2023 announced volumes
• Double-digit growth in Europe, Middle East, and Africa region
• Strong M&A activity in France, Germany, and the UK
• Impressive growth in Canada's M&A deal volume
• Stable performance with upward growth trajectory in Asia Pacific markets

Negative

• Ongoing challenges from interest rates and geopolitical uncertainties
• Economic and political uncertainty affecting growth in Latin America
• Cooling M&A activity in Brazil
• Uncertainty around the U.S. election impacting deal activity

WINDSOR, Conn., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced Q4 2024 global and regional predictions from the SS&C Intralinks Deal Flow Predictor, a quarterly publication of future mergers and acquisitions (M&A) announcements.

"As we move into the last quarter of 2024, the M&A market continues to grapple with interest rates, persistent geopolitical uncertainties and shifting policies across major economies," said Ken Bisconti, Co-Head of SS&C Intralinks. "Despite these ongoing challenges, dealmakers are optimistic about strategic growth opportunities. We are expecting to see double-digit increases in deal flow based on pre-announced deal volumes across all four geographies we track."

Regional market forecasts for Q4 2024 M&A activity:

• Globally, M&A deal flow is expected to grow 5-10% above Q3 2024 and Q4 2023 announced volume.  
• Asia Pacific markets remain stable, with an upward growth trajectory. Mainland China, Hong Kong and India are likely to experience sustained growth.
• Europe, the Middle East and Africa are experiencing some of the best performance of all regions, showing double-digit growth on a quarterly and annual basis. France, Germany and the U.K. show especially strong growth.
• Latin America continues to show stable performance. Economic and political uncertainly continue to affect growth across the region. Mexico and Colombia show promising levels of activity, while Brazil appears to see activity cooling.
• North America's pre-announced deal volume steadily climbed over the first half of the year, trailing off in June. Canada saw impressive growth on a QoQY basis, and early-stage volumes in the U.S. stayed strong. The positive impact of interest rate cuts, coupled with uncertainty around the U.S. election, invite cautious optimism on deal activity through the end of the year.    

The SS&C Intralinks Deal Flow Predictor forecasts the number of future M&A announcements by tracking early-stage M&A activity on the Intralinks platform from the previous four quarters, defined as new sell-side M&A transactions that are in preparation or have begun their due diligence stage. On average, early-stage deals are six months away from public announcement.

SS&C Intralinks is a pioneer of the virtual data room, delivering software-enabled services across the entire deal lifecycle, including deal marketing, deal prep, due diligence, insights and post-merger integration. Intralinks technology enables and secures the flow of information by facilitating M&A, capital raising and investor reporting. SS&C Intralinks has executed more than USD 35 trillion worth of financial transactions on its platform.

About SS&C Technologies

SS&C is a global provider of services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has offices around the world. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale and technology.

Additional information about SS&C (Nasdaq: SSNC) is available at www.ssctech.com.

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FAQ

What is the expected global M&A deal flow growth for Q4 2024 according to SS&C Intralinks?

According to SS&C Intralinks' Deal Flow Predictor, global M&A deal flow is expected to grow 5-10% above Q3 2024 and Q4 2023 announced volumes in Q4 2024.

Which regions are showing the strongest M&A growth according to SSNC's Q4 2024 predictions?

Europe, the Middle East, and Africa are showing the strongest M&A growth, with double-digit growth on both a quarterly and annual basis. France, Germany, and the UK are highlighted as having especially strong growth.

How is the M&A market in North America performing according to SS&C Intralinks' forecast?

North America's pre-announced deal volume steadily climbed over the first half of the year, with Canada showing impressive growth. The U.S. maintained strong early-stage volumes, but there's cautious optimism due to potential interest rate cuts and uncertainty around the U.S. election.

What factors are influencing the global M&A market in Q4 2024, as per SSNC's report?

According to SS&C Intralinks, the global M&A market in Q4 2024 is influenced by factors such as interest rates, persistent geopolitical uncertainties, and shifting policies across major economies. Despite these challenges, dealmakers remain optimistic about strategic growth opportunities.