Group 1 - The total value of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) involving mainland China reached $474.3 billion in 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 62.6% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 81.1% [2] - The number of announced transactions was 5,504, which is a 9.1% increase year-on-year and a 12.4% increase quarter-on-quarter [2] - The domestic M&A transaction volume in mainland China was $412.1 billion, showing a significant year-on-year growth of 82.8% [6] Group 2 - The financial industry accounted for 22.62% of the market share in M&A transactions involving mainland China, with a total transaction value of $107.3 billion, marking a year-on-year surge of 121% [9] - The raw materials sector ranked second with a market share of 16.39%, experiencing a year-on-year growth of 158.2% [9] - The high-tech sector ranked third, holding a market share of 15.26% and a transaction value of $72.4 billion, which is a year-on-year increase of 77.3% [9] Group 3 - In 2025, the four major state-owned banks in China announced plans to raise 520 billion RMB through non-public issuance of A-shares to supplement core tier one capital, with the Ministry of Finance set to subscribe for 500 billion RMB [12] - China International Capital Corporation (CICC) topped the financial advisor rankings for announced M&A transactions involving mainland China, with a market share of 18.91% and a transaction volume of $89.7 billion [12] - CITIC Securities ranked second with a market share of 15.12%, while Goldman Sachs ranked third with a market share of 9.69% [12] Group 4 - The top three legal advisors by transaction value in 2025 were King & Wood Mallesons, AllBright Law Offices, and Zhong Lun Law Firm [14] - By transaction volume, the leading legal advisors were Fangda Partners, King & Wood Mallesons, and Zhong Lun Law Firm [14]

Core Insights - The total M&A transaction value in mainland China reached $340.2 billion in the first three quarters of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 80.3% but a quarter-on-quarter decline of 29.9% [2] - The number of announced transactions was 3,791, which is a 10.5% increase year-on-year and a 9.3% increase quarter-on-quarter [2] Cross-Border M&A - The total value of outbound M&A from mainland China was $18.1 billion, marking a year-on-year increase of 29.6% [5] - Foreign acquisitions of mainland Chinese companies totaled $11.6 billion, a decrease of 28.2% compared to the previous year [5] - Domestic M&A transactions dominated with a scale of $300.5 billion, showing a significant year-on-year growth of 106.3% [5] Industry Distribution - The financial sector led the M&A market in mainland China with a market share of 25.7% and a total transaction value of $87.4 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 270.2% [8] - The energy and power sector held a market share of 17.5%, with a year-on-year growth of 193.4% [8] - The high-tech sector followed closely with a market share of 16.1% ($54.9 billion), experiencing a year-on-year increase of 108% [8] Financial Advisor Rankings - CICC ranked first among financial advisors with a market share of 16.1% (involved in transactions worth $54.8 billion) in the first three quarters of 2025 [11] - CITIC Securities held the second position with a market share of 15.1%, while Goldman Sachs ranked third with a market share of 12.2% [11] - In terms of transaction volume, CICC, ICBC, and CITIC Securities were the top three [11] Legal Advisor Rankings - The top three law firms by transaction value in the first three quarters of 2025 were Yingke Law Firm, King & Wood Mallesons, and JY Law Firm [13] - In terms of transaction volume, Fangda Partners, King & Wood Mallesons, and JunHe Law Firm led the rankings [13]