International large-cap M&A continued to accelerate in Q1 2026, with strategic dealmaking across technology, healthcare/biotech, finance, and consumer sectors. The resurgence in deal flow reflects improving corporate sentiment despite heightened geopolitical and macro risk, with 22 announced transactions exceeding $10bn collectively during the quarter. US SPAC IPO issuance has rebounded meaningfully with 61 IPOs announced during the quarter, raising approximately $13bn in trust capital.

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