Market Pulse: Global M&A Outlook – Insights from Mark Wilson in Financier Worldwide

Headpoint Advisors is pleased to share that Mark Wilson, our Founder and Managing Partner, has contributed expert commentary to Financier Worldwide’s December 2025 Market Pulse report, offering a detailed perspective on the forces shaping global M&A activity. The article provides a timely analysis of the structural, technological and geopolitical trends influencing dealmaking as businesses recalibrate for the next phase of economic transformation.

In a market defined by volatility and rapid technological acceleration, Mark highlights how mid-market transactions continue to demonstrate resilience. Despite short-term pressures – including tariff shifts, supply chain realignment and regulatory uncertainty – strategically focused acquirers and private equity investors are returning with renewed appetite. His commentary reflects the themes emerging across our own deal activity: disciplined buyers, highly selective investment criteria and a strong focus on long-term value creation.

Technology remains a central driver of global M&A, with AI integration, automation, data infrastructure and digital transformation shaping both the opportunity and risk profile of transactions. As Mark notes, assessing the impact of AI on a company’s business model has become essential due diligence and a determining factor in transaction feasibility. This shift is changing how buyers evaluate opportunity, position assets for growth and plan post-merger integration.

The article also explores the broader macro environment, including geopolitical tension, evolving regulatory regimes and the strategic repositioning of global supply chains. Mark’s analysis points to a market where cultural alignment, leadership commitment and integration planning have become as critical as financial metrics in determining post-deal success.

At Headpoint, these themes align closely with our experience advising entrepreneurial, founder-led and private equity-backed businesses across technology, industrials, advanced manufacturing and business services. Our recent work reflects the same patterns Mark identifies in Financier Worldwide: a pivot toward programmatic M&A, increased focus on strategic fit, and the importance of assessing technological disruption early in the process.

We are pleased to share this thoughtful and forward-looking analysis with our network. Click here for the full read.