This study investigates the procyclicality of M&A valuation multiples under bull market regimes, integrating cross-regional, deal-size, and temporal perspectives. Leveraging a novel dataset of 548 deals (US, UK, EU; 2005–2024), we empirically assess the extent of market exuberance on transaction multiples, the amplification of valuation premia in mega-deals, and the predictive power of aggregate sentiment proxies such as the VIX.

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