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Over 10% of businesses actively considering M&A

Firms in the tech, media and telecom sector are the most active for M&A

Karl Curran, Head of M&A and Transaction Solutions at Aon Ireland and Rachael Ingle, CEO of Aon Ireland

Just over 10 per cent of businesses here are actively considering engaging in a merger or acquisition in the next 12 months, according to a new report from Aon, the global professional services firm.

The report, which surveyed 281 businesses across Ireland, found that firms in the tech, media and telecom sector are the most active for M&A, with 26 per cent considering deal making in the next year.

Approximately 17 per cent of financial ...