Middle East

2015 has proven to be rather disappointing in terms of M&A activity targeting companies based in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), according to Zephyr, the M&A database published by Bureau van Dijk.

The MENA M&A market maintained, in 3Q2015, the slow activity witnessed during the recent period, as it fails to redress from the current lows.

The MENA M&A market markedly regressed during 2Q2015, well behind its prolonged 3-year revived activity.

The MENA M&A market depicted a steady activity during 1Q2015, prolonging its 9-month positive performance.

The MENA M&A market depicted strong activity during 4Q2014, prolonging its steady performance of the last 2 years.