To the same: The trading volume of companies listed in Hong Kong in the first quarter decreased by about 24% year-on-year to 51 transactions.

According to the latest "Merger and Acquisition Research Report 2025" released by PricewaterhouseCoopers Hong Kong, there are signs of a slowdown in merger and acquisition activities of Hong Kong-listed companies in early 2025. The number of transactions in the first quarter decreased by approximately 24% from 67 in the same period in 2024 to 51. PricewaterhouseCoopers anticipates that the total number of corporate transactions in 2025 may see a decline, reflecting the continued increase in market caution.