General · 2 April 2026
UK Takeover Deals Worth £21 Billion in First Quarter
Corporate dealmaking has picked up sharply by value despite the war in the Middle East rattling global sentiment. Broker Peel Hunt counted 13 live bids worth £21 billion in Q1 2026, more than double the £9 billion recorded across 15 bids in the same period last year. Both corporate and financial buyers have stayed active across the FTSE.
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