M&A activity remains fairly stable in both sectors.
M&A activity remains fairly stable in both sectors. In HY1, two announced life sciences deals crossed the $20 billion mark. Medtech companies have announced 509 mergers and acquisitions over the same period, of which six rank among the top 10 in life sciences announced deals. Transactions in chemicals spread across the value chain, with further consolidation expected in specialty chemicals. US and China remain the most active countries in both sectors.
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