M&A Heats Up: How Finance Leaders are Seizing New Opportunities in 2025

M&A activity is set to rise in 2025 as finance leaders leverage tech-driven strategies to navigate economic uncertainty and enhance transactions. DFIN's latest Mergers and Acquisitions 2025 Trends Survey reveals that 60% of finance decision-makers aim to boost deal activity, focusing on growth, tech acquisition, and market expansion.

What’s Fueling the Trend?

AI-powered analytics, enhanced cybersecurity, and smarter compliance strategies are reshaping M&A, enabling dealmakers to streamline transactions, mitigate risk, and adapt to evolving market conditions.

Key Survey Insights:

• 62 percent of finance leaders plan to increase M&A activity in 2025
• 61 percent are leveraging AI to enhance due diligence and risk assessment
• 68 percent are increasing cybersecurity investments to protect sensitive transaction data
• 55 percent are diversifying M&A strategies to mitigate economic uncertainty

Across public and private companies, private equity firms, investment banks, legal advisors, and dealmakers are embracing technology and refining strategies to succeed in a fast-moving market.