Deal volume decreased by 5% in the defense industry, from 44 transactions in December 2011 to 42 in January 2012. Deal value in the global defense industry increased by 35% rising from US$1.28 billion in December 2011 to US$1.72 billion in January 2012. The C4ISR electronics and IT channel accounted for 44% of the total volume of deal activity recorded in January 2012.

In terms of deal value, the aerospace products and parts manufacturing channel accounted for 44% of the total deal value recorded in January 2012. In January 2012, the North American region recorded the highest volume of deal activity, representing 71% of the total deal volume. In value terms, the North American region dominated representing 91% of the total deal value reported in January 2012. In January 2012, the majority of deal activity was below the US$100 million range.

Report Scope

The 'January Monthly Deals Roundup - Defense' report provides a review and understanding of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), capital-raising and partnering deals and agreements entered into by defense companies during January 2012.

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