JANUARY 2025 – Joint ventures and partnerships rode the rollercoaster in 2024.
New deal volumes got off to a sputtering start, soared to dizzying heights, then took a plunge, but still ended the year 14% higher than 2023.
Restructurings and exits vaulted to record levels, before settling down to a 39% increase over 2023.
Amidst this whirl and swirl of activity emerge three indisputable themes. Joint venture and partnership deal activity is heating up in some industries and cooling in others. Deal structures and terms are becoming more creative. The deal outlook remains positive for 2025.
In our annual issue of the Ankura Joint Venture Index, we look back at the deals that caught our eye, the trends that defined the year, and the dealmakers that separated themselves from the crowd.
Read on for our recap of 2024 and outlook for 2025.
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