Carve-outs are set to dominate global mergers and acquisitions in 2026 as companies simplify portfolios amid geopolitical pressures and rapid AI-driven disruption, according to a report by Bloomberg citing the findings of KPMG’s Global M&A Outlook 2026.
The survey of 700 M&A decision-makers shows that 57% of corporates and 71% of private equity firms are open to or actively pursuing portfolio rationalisation this year.
Boards are focusing on core businesses, using carve-outs to reduce ri...
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