14 | The Deloitte M&A Index Q4 2015 2016: Opportunities amidst divergence Geographies Figure 21. Total disclosed deal values in Europe ($bn), 2010-15 YT Europe So far this year almost $1.1 trillion worth of 1,200 deals have been announced involving European 1,000 companies, surpassing the $1.07 trillion announced for the whole of 2014. 800 652 664 This includes $237 billion worth of inbound deals, the highest levels in well over a decade. 600 5„ƒ US companies were the most active acquirers, 510 4„2 announcing $114 billion worth of deals in 400 41ƒ Europe. 206 186 200 1ƒ4 115 122 Companies in the UK have been the most Total disclosed deal values ($bn) „ƒ 212 23ƒ sought after targets and so far this year they 118 16ƒ 181 118 attracted $313 billion in M&A investment from 0 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 YTD both eurozone and overseas acquirers. Inbound deal values ­utbound deal values Looking ahead, we expect the weakness of Doestic deal values the euro, favourable debt market conditions, Note 2015 YTD ees to 16 Novebe 2015 attractive valuations and a positive growth outlook to offer opportunities for dealmakers. ouce Deloitte analsis based on data o T oson ­ne €an‚e Figure 22. Total disclosed deal values in Asia-Pacific ($bn), 2010-15 T Asia-Pacific Domestic deals in Asia-Pacific have been the 1,200 highest in over a decade, totaling $851 billion 1,000 and largely led by China. While we expect the Chinese domestic M&A market to slow down 800 in light of lower economic growth, outbound investment will continue as Chinese companies 600 851 seek new markets. 6ƒ3 M&A activity of Indian companies in value terms 400 45„ 42„ 41ƒ 465 has grown 6.1% year on year during the first three-quarters of 2015, led largely by the return Total disclosed deal values ($bn)200132 of private equity deals and an increase in 11ƒ 115 84 112 134 cross-border deals by Indian companies. 0 ƒ5 63 55 52 6ƒ 58 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 YTD The weak Australian dollar has given a boost to Inbound deal values ­utbound deal values inbound M&A into Australia. Doestic deal values Note 2015 YTD ees to 16 Novebe 2015 ouce Deloitte analsis based on data o T oson ­ne €an‚e

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