What is Goldman Sachs' current outlook on global M&A volumes, and what factor is primarily driving this trend?

Goldman Sachs is on course to approach or possibly exceed its 2021 record for merger and acquisition volumes, with President John Waldron stating, 'We're on track to be near the record, if not breaching the record of 2021. Our backlogs feel good. Activity is remaining strong,' and emphasizing that it is 'really a corporate-led market.'

Which major transaction did Goldman Sachs advise on recently, and what is the significance of that deal?

Goldman Sachs advised Unilever (ULVR.L) on the planned merger of its food business with McCormick (MKC.N) to create a $65 billion company — a high-profile, strategically significant transaction highlighting Goldman’s continued leadership in large-scale corporate dealmaking.

Goldman Sachs Forecasts Near-Record M&A Volumes Driven by Corporate Activity

May 28, 2026

Goldman Sachs predicts M&A volumes nearing 2021 records driven by strong corporate activity, highlighted by the proposed $65 billion Unilever-McCormick food merger.

reuters

2026-05-28

Goldman Sachs Forecasts Near-Record M&A Volumes Driven by Corporate Activity

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