Both U.S. and global M&A markets were mixed in April compared to March, with total deal values falling and total deal counts increasing modestly. Globally, sponsor and strategic deal markets reflected this broader trend. However, in the United States, strategic deals fell by deal value and count, while sponsor deals increased by both measures. Notably, for the first time since August 2023, U.S. sponsor deal value was higher than U.S. strategic deal value.
