Healthcare M&A Market Shows Resilience with 1,373 Deals in 2024
Fierce Healthcare
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
The healthcare mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market in 2024 showed resilience with 1,373 deals, despite a 9% decline from 2023. A PwC report noted that while deal volume decreased from 1,506 last year, it remains robust compared to pre-COVID levels, reflecting a stabilization around 1,300 to 1,400 deals annually. The total value of these transactions increased slightly to $69 billion, though still below the peak of $197 billion in 2021. Megadeals were sparse, with only one transaction surpassing $5 billion, but significant deals, including Novo Holdings' $16.7 billion acquisition of Catalent, marked the year. Looking ahead, Donkar projects continued activity in 2025.
