Overview of Mergers & Acquisitions in Peru and Latin America for 2020

According to financial and investment specialists, the Latin American market continues to be fairly attractive for international M&A deals, despite the volatile situation it has been facing in recent months.

According to the calculations of the projected scenarios, an increase in the number of transactions is expected for 2020, based on the momentum generated by the recovery of Brazil and Mexico, both in the political and economic aspects. It should not be forgotten that until November, Brazil reached 1,217 transactions, which represents more than 50% of operations in the whole region.

In the case of Peru, up to the 11th month of the year, 118 transactions were registered for a total amount of US$ 7, 369 million of which 103 have been completed, 45 have had a value disclosed, and seven of these transactions were for a total amount of US$ 40.2 million.