The world merger and acquisition market: economic dimensions and specifics of regulation

The article presents a comprehensive analysis of the world mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market, describing its stages of evolution and examining the trends and specific features of development at different stages. The author identifies the motives of mergers and acquisitions, determines their impact on the economy, makes an attempt at revealing the main reasons for failed M&A deals, analyzes the specifics of regulating mergers in the European Union countries, and describes their main requirements. The article also evaluates the development of the M&A processes in Central and Eastern Europe, in particular Ukraine. In conclusion, the author offers recommendations for the successful operation of companies after their merger or acquisition and considers the factors of the M&A market’s positive dynamics at the current stage.