Analysis of the key themes driving M&A activity reveals that blockchain accounted for 8 payments deals announced in Q4 2023, worth a total value of $155.6m. The $102.6m majority acquisition of Satang by Unita Capital was the industry’s largest disclosed deal. GlobalData’s Banking and Payments Industry Mergers and Acquisitions Deals by Top Themes report for 2023 unveils the driving forces behind the M&A activities in the industry, providing crucial insights into trends and shifts. Buy the report here.
In value terms, blockchain-related deal activity increased by 2258% in Q4 2023 compared with the previous quarter’s total of $6.6m and fell by 22% as compared to Q4 2022. Related deal volume increased by 100% in Q4 2023 versus the previous quarter and was 60% higher than in Q4 2022.
The top-ranked financial advisors supporting these M&A deals in Q4 2023 were Eight Capital; Haywood Securities; Origin Capital Group with 1, 1, 1 deals respectively.
The top-ranked legal advisors supporting these M&A deals in Q4 2023 were Cassels Brock & Blackwell; Dorsey & Whitney; Fenwick & West with 1, 1, 1 deals respectively.
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