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  1. M&A Index // 17.12.2014

    ZEW-ZEPHYR M&A Index – Worldwide Upswing in M&A Activities Persists

    The upward trend in worldwide mergers and acquisitions (M&A) that started about a year ago continues. This is the result of calculations by the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) based on the database…
  2. M&A Index // 16.04.2014

    ZEW-ZEPHYR M&A Index Germany - Positive Signals for Mergers and Acquisitions

    After a long dry spell, the German M&A market is showing a moderate upward trend again. Having ranged at a level of 50 points in August 2013 – the lowest level since October 2011 –, the ZEW-ZEPHYR M&A Index…
  3. M&A Index // 30.07.2013

    Downward Trend of Worldwide M&A Activities Continues in the First Half of 2013

    Global M&A activities (mergers and acquisitions) decreased again in the first half of 2013. The ZEW-ZEPHYR M&A Index reflects the completed mergers and acquisitions worldwide. Its current downturn has started…
  4. M&A Index // 18.12.2012

    ZEW-ZEPHYR M&A-Index: Downward Trend of Worldwide M&A Activities Continues in 2012 – Cautious Prospects for the Coming Year

    Worldwide M&A activities were regressive again in 2012. The moving average of the ZEW-ZEPHYR M&A-Index, which reflects the mergers and acquisitions concluded worldwide, continued its downward trend and clearly…
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