When Deals Spring a Leak Volume 4 – 2024 M&A Leaks Report

H/Advisors Abernathy’s fourth annual leaks report takes an in-depth look at the latest trends in M&A media reporting in the United States, compiled from the firm’s proprietary deals database. Our Research & Insights team analyzed announced M&A transactions of $1 billion or more in value to better understand the volume of leaks and the impact of phenomena like divestitures and private equity sponsorship.

When Deals Spring a Leak Vol. IV evaluates the state of leaks amid the slowdown in overall transaction volume, including the accuracy of leaks, the specificity of the information reporters obtain, and the impact of social media in amplifying media speculation.