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$1B+ mega-deals up 57% to 22

Megadeals ($1B+) surged to 22 in Jan.–Feb. from 14 a year ago—a 57% jump. Paramount-Warner Bros. at $170B anchors the cycle. Eli Lilly's Abivax bid (€15B) and Merck M&A signals drive healthcare, AI, and cybersecurity races.

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