UK M&A falls as Russia-Ukraine depresses sentiment

40% fall year-on-year

Elliot Gulliver-Needham
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The number of M&A transactions at the start of 2022 decreased sharply compared to previous quarters, as the Russia-Ukraine conflict led to a worsening outlook and delayed decisions.

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