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AI Fuels Record M&A Boom

AI Fuels Record M&A Boom
Bloomberg Technology Tuesday 07 July 2026, 15:58 UTC 1 min read
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Jul 7th, 2026 AI Fuels Record M&A Boom Record M&A volumes are being driven by AI, abundant capital, and a more deal-friendly regulatory environment, but Jones Day's Robert Profusek says private equity is still on the sidelines because sellers' expectations remain too high. He also warns that AI valuations are reaching unprecedented levels, raising questions about whether today's deal boom can last.

Jul 7th, 2026 AI Fuels Record M&A Boom Record M&A volumes are being driven by AI, abundant capital, and a more deal-friendly regulatory environment, but Jones Day's Robert Profusek says private equity is still on the sidelines because sellers' expectations remain too high. He also warns that AI valuations are reaching unprecedented levels, raising questions about whether today's deal boom can last. [Image text:] 5.531D3A W661202 5.392B-TRY DEALSSURGEINFIRSTHALF0F2026 16.92N Bloomberg Open Interest $2.5 Trillion Global deal values in 1H 2026 Source:Data compiled by Bloomberg
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