Group 1: Core Insights - JPMorgan and Houlihan Lokey are the leading financial advisers for M&A in the TMT sector for 2025, with JPMorgan leading in deal value and Houlihan Lokey in deal volume [1][4] - JPMorgan advised on transactions totaling $435.5 billion, while Houlihan Lokey participated in 94 deals, just short of 100 [1][5] - Morgan Stanley ranks third in deal value with $253.4 billion, followed closely by Goldman Sachs at $237.2 billion and Allen & Company at $235.6 billion [2] Group 2: Transaction Volume - In terms of transaction volume, Morgan Stanley also holds the third position with 59 deals, followed by Goldman Sachs with 49 and Evercore with 43 [3] - JPMorgan advised on 32 billion-dollar deals, including seven mega deals valued over $10 billion, contributing significantly to its lead in deal value [5] - Houlihan Lokey's deal volume was significantly higher than JPMorgan's, which had 65 deals, placing it second in volume [5] Group 3: Data Source and Methodology - GlobalData's league tables are based on real-time tracking of various reliable sources, including company and advisory firm websites [5][6] - A dedicated team of analysts monitors these sources to gather detailed information on each deal, including adviser names [5]
JPMorgan leads M&A advisory in TMT sector by deal value in 2025