Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the Asian emerging market from January to November 2016 reached US$712.2 billion, equivalent to Rp9,472.3 trillion at an exchange rate of Rp13,300 per US dollar. This figure represents a 0.8 percent decrease compared to the same period the previous year. M&A transactions worth US$189 billion have been completed.
Indonesian companies remain attractive targets for global investors seeking expansion. According to Bloomberg data, planned mergers in Indonesia reached US$16.3 billion, a 97 percent increase compared to the previous year. This makes Indonesia the fifth-largest market for planned mergers and acquisitions in the emerging markets.
Despite a 10.7 percent decrease compared to the previous year, China still holds the largest share of planned mergers and acquisitions, reaching US$419 billion. India and South Korea rank second and third, respectively.
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