SS&C Intralinks Predicts M&A Deal Flow Resilience in Q1 2025

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SS&C Technologies Holdings (SSNC) has released its Q1 2025 M&A Deal Flow Predictor, forecasting global M&A deal flow growth of 2-12% above Q4 2024 levels. The report indicates resilient market conditions across regions, with North America expected to show 2-5% deal volume growth.

Key regional insights include: Asia Pacific markets showing moderate growth, particularly in Hong Kong, India, and Japan; Europe, Middle East, and Africa displaying solid growth, with strong activity in France, Germany, and Spain; and Latin America maintaining positive momentum, especially in Mexico and Colombia.

The prediction is based on early-stage M&A activity tracked through the Intralinks platform, typically six months ahead of public announcements. SS&C Intralinks, which has facilitated over USD 35 trillion in financial transactions, notes that market optimism is driven by equity market recovery, interest rate normalization, and sustained private equity activity.

Positive

• Projected global M&A deal flow growth of 2-12% in Q1 2025
• Strong early-stage activity in key European markets (France, Germany, Spain)
• Positive momentum in emerging markets (Mexico, Colombia)
• Platform has processed over USD 35 trillion in financial transactions

Negative

• Mixed results expected in Mainland China and South Korea
• Modest North American growth projection of only 2-5%

WINDSOR, Conn., Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced Q1 2025 global and regional predictions from the SS&C Intralinks Deal Flow Predictor, a quarterly publication of future mergers and acquisitions (M&A) announcements.

"The global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market continues to navigate a landscape shaped by persistent economic challenges and opportunities," said Bob Petrocchi, co-head of SS&C Intralinks. "With the U.S. elections in the rearview mirror and dealmakers now adapted to market conditions, our proprietary data signals a resilient and somewhat resurgent 2025 outlook. The market is optimistic about continued equity market recovery, further normalization of interest rates and private equity maintaining its current pace."

Regional market forecasts for Q1 2025 M&A activity:

• Globally, M&A deal flow is expected to grow 2-12% above Q4 2024, in line with conditions seen a year ago.  
• Asia Pacific markets are likely to show moderate growth, building on 2024's recovery. Early-stage deal flow in Hong Kong, India and Japan remains positive, while Mainland China and South Korea are expected to see mixed results.
• Europe, the Middle East and Africa are showing signs of solid growth. France, Germany and Spain all recorded strong early-stage activity, and some Middle Eastern markets are also seeing increases.
• Latin America is a region to watch, with potential for continued positive momentum in Mexico and Colombia. Signs of optimism are also emerging in Brazil.  
• North America is expected to show deal volume growth of 2-5% in Q1 2025. With more certainty about the political landscape and hope for continued interest rate cuts, U.S. dealmakers are poised for more transactions. Canada is poised for steady growth, especially in the aerospace and energy sectors.     

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 SSNC's projected M&A deal flow growth for Q1 2025?

SS&C Technologies predicts global M&A deal flow growth of 2-12% above Q4 2024 levels for Q1 2025.

Which regions show the strongest M&A activity in SSNC's Q1 2025 forecast?

Europe, Middle East, and Africa show signs of solid growth, with strong activity in France, Germany, and Spain.

What is the projected deal volume growth for North America in SSNC's Q1 2025 forecast?

North America is expected to show deal volume growth of 2-5% in Q1 2025.

How much transaction value has been processed on SS&C Intralinks platform?

SS&C Intralinks has executed more than USD 35 trillion worth of financial transactions on its platform.

Which Asian markets show positive early-stage deal flow according to SSNC's forecast?

Hong Kong, India, and Japan show positive early-stage deal flow, while Mainland China and South Korea are expected to see mixed results.