Quarterly Industry Update: Manufacturing - Q4 2020
In Q4 2020, transaction value in the North American manufacturing sector rose further compared to the previous two quarters, while transaction volume fell once again. Total disclosed transaction value increased 17% from $72.0billion in Q3 2020 to $84 billion, although this remains below the quarterly five-year average of $101.5 billion. Thenumber of disclosed deals during the quarter decreased to 78 from 118, well below the quarterly five-yearaverage of 152.
In Q4 2020, transaction value in the North American manufacturing sector rose further compared to the previous two quarters, while transaction volume fell once again. Total disclosed transaction value increased 17% from $72.0 billion in Q3 2020 to $84 billion, although this remains below the quarterly five-year average of $101.5 billion. The number of disclosed deals during the quarter decreased to 78 from 118, well below the quarterly five-year average of 152.
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