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M&A activity up 15% in Q4 as earnings certainty starts to build

PwC New Zealand’s quarterly M&A report suggests confidence is returning to the economy.

PwC has released its latest quarterly M&A report.

Will Mace Wed, 18 Feb 2026

Merger and acquisition activity in the 2025 calendar year increased 15% on the prior year as confidence appeared to return to negotiations between buyers and sellers.

The latest quarterly M&A activity report from advisory firm PwC New Zealand tallied 180 announced deals in 2025, up from 157 in 2024.

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Will Mace Wed, 18 Feb 2026
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