Question (5): explain the economic reasons that led to the pattern of global M&As shown in the graph below. Global M&A Value (Billions of U.S. Dollars) $6,000 2015: $5.0T 39,000 Deals Average size: $128M 2007: $4.6T 42,000 Deals Average size: $108M $5,000 $4,000 2000: $3.3T 37,000 Deals Average size: $89M $3,000 $2,000 $1,000 $0 1996 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 Question (5): explain the economic reasons that led to the pattern of global M&As shown in the graph below. Global M&A Value (Billions of U.S. Dollars) $6,000 2015: $5.0T 39,000 Deals Average size: $128M 2007: $4.6T 42,000 Deals Average size: $108M $5,000 $4,000 2000: $3.3T 37,000 Deals Average size: $89M $3,000 $2,000 $1,000 $0 1996 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015