This story was originally published on CFO.com. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily CFO.com newsletter. By the end of 2025, the total value of announced M&A transactions by U.S. companies surpassed 2024 results in each of the four quarters, fueling expectations for a robust 2026. Among 300 M&A dealmakers (150 corporate and 150 private equity) surveyed by KPMG, two-thirds (66%) said they expect their pipeline volume to increase in 2026 from 2025 levels. A mere 5% forecasted a lo ...