Overview of Latin American M&A Market
In the first seven months of 2025, Latin America has recorded a total of 1,591 mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals worth $58.804 billion, showing a 6% decrease in transaction numbers but a 24% increase in their value compared to the same period last year, according to TTR Data.
Country-wise Analysis
Brazil leads the region with 982 operations, a 3% increase, and $30.532 billion in capital movement.
- Chile follows with 186 transactions, an 11% decrease, and $3.248 billion in capital movement (67% less).
- Mexico drops to fourth place with 149 operations, a 36% decrease, and $14.583 billion in capital movement (46% less).
- Argentina falls to fifth place with 139 transactions, a 12% increase, and $3.633 billion in capital movement (30% less).
- Colombia ranks sixth with 130 transactions, a 30% decrease, but a 75% increase in capital movement to $5.419 billion.
- Peru is last with 73 operations, a 30% decrease, and $1.014 billion in capital movement (48% less).
Types of Operations
Cross-border investments in July show a greater appetite for investment from Latin American companies in Europe and North America, with 52 and 49 transactions completed, respectively. Meanwhile, the most active companies in Latin America also come from North America and Europe, with 231 and 221 transactions.
- Private Equity: 84 transactions worth $4.901 billion, a 34% decrease in operations but a 32% increase in capital movement compared to the previous year.
- Venture Capital: 292 transactions worth $2.228 billion, a 26% decrease in operations and a 24% decrease in value year-over-year.
- Asset Acquisitions: 290 operations worth $11.814 billion, a 1% increase in transactions and an 85% rise in value compared to the same period in 2024.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the overall trend in Latin American M&A activity? The region has seen a 6% decrease in the number of M&A transactions but a 24% increase in their value compared to the same period last year.
- Which countries are leading in M&A activity? Brazil leads with 982 operations, followed by Chile with 186, Mexico with 149, Argentina with 139, and Colombia with 130.
- What types of M&A operations are most prevalent? Cross-border investments in Europe and North America have increased, while private equity and venture capital transactions have seen a decrease in numbers.
- How have asset acquisitions performed? There has been a 1% increase in the number of asset acquisition transactions and an 85% rise in their value compared to the same period in 2024.
