2021 has been a banner year for mergers and acquisitions. According to some estimates, M&A deals increased 158% in 2021 to $2.4 trillion, setting new records and reaching the highest levels since such data has been kept. These historic numbers have been driven in large part by the expanding trend of growth through acquisition, as many companies have made a strategic decision to buy potential competitors or specific aspects of their supply chain to expand market share.
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