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Global M&A lurches back to life

After a weak 2023, a recent flurry of deals is the latest sign of a revival in activity. However political uncertainty is holding back some takeovers

Keywords Studios, a UK-listed company that provides services to some of the largest developers of video games, has had a challenging past year.

The company’s share price started to weaken in May last year over concerns about how artificial intelligence might affect its business. To add to the pressure, short sellers — investors who profit when a stock drops — made it one of the most targeted listings in the UK.

Swedish private equity group EQT was watching closely. Last week, Keywords announced that it was in advanced discussions on a £2.2bn acquisition by EQT, having previously rejected four of the buyout investor’s overtures.

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