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Global M&A Trends Report

Mexico

(Latin America/Caribbean) Firm Basham, Ringe Y Correa, S.C.

Contributors Juan Jose Lopez de Silanes
Juan C. Serra

Updated 30 Jan 2024
With respect to private M&A, what are three things on top of mind for M&A practitioners in your jurisdiction?

A few things top of mind for private M&A practitioners in Mexico are: 

  • General: economic environment
  • General: political environment
  • General: ESG
  • Commercial: valuation expectation gaps
  • Legal/general: transaction structuring

M&A transactions always depend on the world economy and political situation of the countries where the investment will be allocated, as well as the new trend in compliance with ESG.

With respect to private M&A, where does your jurisdiction see most deal activity?

Most private M&A deal activity is categorized as mid-market. 

With respect to private M&A, what sector sees the most deal activity in your jurisdiction?

Most private M&A deal activity is seen in the Technology, Media and Telecommunications, and Consumer sectors. 

What are your predictions for private M&A deal volume in your jurisdiction during 2024?

Private M&A deal volume in 2024 is predicted to be the same as 2023 deal activity. Mexico and the U.S. will have elections this year, but the economy of both countries is doing well with very good opportunities in so-called "Nearshoring". 

With respect to public M&A, what are three things on top of mind for M&A practitioners in your jurisdiction?

A few things top of mind for private M&A practitioners in Mexico are: 

  • General: economic environment
  • General: political environment
  • General: ESG
  • Commercial: valuation expectation gaps
  • Legal/general: transaction structuring

M&A transactions always depend on the world economy and political situation of the countries where the investment will be allocated, as well as the new trend in compliance with ESG.

With respect to public M&A, where does your jurisdiction see most deal activity?

Most public M&A deal activity is categorized as mid-market. 

With respect to public M&A, what sector sees the most deal activity in your jurisdiction?

Most public M&A deal activity is seen in the Technology, Media and Telecommunications, and Consumer sectors. 

What are your predictions for public M&A deal volume in your jurisdiction during 2024?

Public M&A deal volume in 2024 is predicted to be the same as 2023 deal activity. Mexico and the U.S. will have elections this year, but the economy of both countries is doing well with very good opportunities in so-called "Nearshoring". 

Please share any other insights with respect to M&A in your jurisdiction:

Nothing additional to add. 

Global M&A Trends Report

Mexico

(Latin America/Caribbean) Firm Basham, Ringe Y Correa, S.C.

Contributors Juan Jose Lopez de Silanes Juan C. Serra

Updated 30 Jan 2024