The mergers and acquisitions of companies grew strongly in 2024

In 2024, the transaction market mergers and acquisitions(M & a) In Latin America it reached a total of 2,904 operations, mobilizing an aggregate of U $ S87,679 million.

These figures reflect a 16% reduction in the number of transactions, but an increase of 16% in the total value compared to 2023, according to the annual report prepared by Aon in collaboration with TTR data and datasite. “This context suggests a mixed scenario, where, despite the decrease in the amount of operations, mobilized capital has grown significantly,” says the firm.

Argentina stood out

Argentina stood out in this panorama, registering 238 transactional market operationswhich represents an increase of 7% in quantity and an impressive 246% increase in terms of mobilized capital, reaching a total of US $ 8.833 million.

This growth positions the country as one of the most dynamic in the region, together with Brazil, Colombia and Mexico. Mónica CamachoHead of Commercial Risk Solutions for Hispanic South America in Aon, stressed that, although Latin America faces challenges due to the global increase in interest rates, “Argentina continues to advance in its economic recovery, attracting potential international investments in strategic sectors such as technology such as technology and energy “.

The most relevant transaction in Argentina during the fourth quarter of 2024 It was the acquisition of the online travel agency to take off from the European group Prosusfor an amount of US $ 1,700 million, consolidating itself as one of the most significant movements of the year.

Regional transactions

At the regional level, Brazil led the ranking with 1,674 transactions. Although it experienced a 21% decrease in quantity, mobilized capital increased by 10%, reaching US $ 47,911 million. Chile occupied the second place, displacing Mexico, with 367 operations (10% growth in quantity) and a total amount of US $ 13,272 million.

Mexico, meanwhile, registered 359 transactions, which represented a mere of 7%, but with a 22% increase in total value, reaching US $17,060 million.

Colombia It was fourth, with 281 operations (a 5%drop) and a total of US $ 6,738 million. Finally, Peru closed the ranking with 176 transactions, which meant a 17% increase in quantity, but with a 44% decrease in the total amount, which reached 4,071 million dollars.

In the cross -border field, Latin American companies showed a growing interest in investing abroad, especially in Europe and North America, where 87 and 72 transactions were carried out, respectively. On the other hand, North American companies were the most active in the region, with 442 operations, followed by the European (353) and the Asians (91).

This report reflects a Latin American market in transformation, where, despite global challengescountries like Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico continue to attract investments and consolidating as key actors in the regional transactional scenario.