Refinitiv路孚特·2025-07-07 04:53Core Insights - The total M&A volume involving mainland China reached $252 billion in the first half of 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 129.8% but a quarter-on-quarter decline of 21.9% [2] - The number of announced deals was 2,204, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 1.7% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 8.7% [2] M&A Activity Breakdown - Chinese companies' overseas acquisitions amounted to $10.6 billion, up 105.3% year-on-year, while foreign companies' acquisitions of Chinese firms totaled $7.4 billion, down 31.5% [4] - Domestic M&A activity reached $225.1 billion, showing a significant year-on-year increase of 168.4% [4] - The financial sector dominated M&A activity with a market share of 29.81%, totaling $75.1 billion, a remarkable year-on-year growth of 524.1% [6] - The energy and power sector ranked second with a market share of 16.85%, increasing by 355.3% year-on-year, while the high-tech sector was third with a market share of 16.32% and a year-on-year growth of 119.4% [6] Leading Financial Advisors - CITIC Securities led the M&A advisory rankings for the first half of 2025 with a market share of 20% and a transaction value of $50.4 billion [9] - Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase followed with market shares of 14.3% and 13.3%, respectively [9] - In terms of deal volume, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China International Capital Corporation, and CITIC Securities were the top three [10] Legal Advisors Rankings - Yearly rankings for legal advisors showed that Yingke Law Firm, King & Wood Mallesons, and JY Law Firm were the top three by transaction value [11] - In terms of deal count, Fangda Partners, King & Wood Mallesons, and Yingke Law Firm led the rankings [12]