This statistic illustrates the share of strategic drivers for mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the United States in 2017 and 2018, according to corporations. It can be seen that the share of M&As that took place in order to acquire new technology fell from 20 percent in 2017 to 15 percent in 2018, whilst the share of M&As that took place to expand or diversify products or services increased from 16 percent in 2017 to 19 percent in 2018.
Share of strategic drivers for mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the United States in 2017 and 2018
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Deloitte. (December 13, 2018). Share of strategic drivers for mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the United States in 2017 and 2018 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/950674/united-states-strategic-drivers-for-mergers-and-acquisitions/
Deloitte. "Share of strategic drivers for mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the United States in 2017 and 2018." Chart. December 13, 2018. Statista. Accessed April 26, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/950674/united-states-strategic-drivers-for-mergers-and-acquisitions/
Deloitte. (2018). Share of strategic drivers for mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the United States in 2017 and 2018. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: April 26, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/950674/united-states-strategic-drivers-for-mergers-and-acquisitions/
Deloitte. "Share of Strategic Drivers for Mergers and Acquisitions (M&as) in The United States in 2017 and 2018." Statista, Statista Inc., 13 Dec 2018, https://www.statista.com/statistics/950674/united-states-strategic-drivers-for-mergers-and-acquisitions/
Deloitte, Share of strategic drivers for mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the United States in 2017 and 2018 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/950674/united-states-strategic-drivers-for-mergers-and-acquisitions/ (last visited April 26, 2024)
Share of strategic drivers for mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the United States in 2017 and 2018 [Graph], Deloitte, December 13, 2018. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/950674/united-states-strategic-drivers-for-mergers-and-acquisitions/