Global M&A momentum builds in 2026 as megadeals surge, but acquirers confront a new AI "winner's paradox"--Bain & Company M&A Midyear Report

As bold deals reshape industries for a fast-changing world, leading companies must now pair complex integrations with the AI transformation that disruption demands Global M&A rose 41% year-over-year to $2.4 trillion in the first five months of 2026, putting the market on track for its...