Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in Latin America - statistics & facts

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) refer to the strategic business activities where one company merges with or acquires another through various means, such as purchasing assets or stock, to create a single entity or to absorb the target company into an existing one. These transactions are undertaken to achieve various objectives, including expanding market presence, gaining access to new technologies, and realizing cost efficiencies. M&A activity worldwide has been fluctuating in recent years, while Latin American countries have attracted attention from both local and international investors thanks to its growing middle class, natural resources, and opportunities for expansion.

The most attractive countries in the region

Due to the size of its economy, the vast pool of resources, and growing exports, Brazil has become one of the most attractive emerging economies worldwide. The development of M&A activity in Brazil also reflects the increasing importance of the country on the international stage, making it the leading country in Latin America for M&As. The second most dynamic market for M&As in the region is Mexico. The country's popularity in the M&A landscape is mainly driven by its proximity to the United States, which makes it an attractive target for U.S.-based companies looking to invest abroad.

Opportunities and risks

The increasing attractiveness of Latin American economies for M&A activity is also due to a recent wave of privatization of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and a gradual liberalization of strategic economic sectors, such as energy, mining, and utilities, and technology, media, and telecommunications, which makes companies operating in them extremely attractive for investors. However, challenges related to political instability, complex regulations, corruption, and economic uncertainty continue to pose risks to M&A activity and investments in the region.
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Published by Statista Research Department, Feb 29, 2024

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