What M&A’s $4.8 trillion comeback means for CFOs

This story was originally published on CFO.com. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily CFO.com newsletter. Global M&A activity returned in force in 2025, revealing new patterns that every finance team and CFO will need to understand as they approach 2026. Total global deal value is on track to reach $4.8 trillion, which would be the second-highest total on record, according to a new report from Bain and Company. The data shows a market that is active again with clearer pricing sign ...