TOKYO -- The total value of mergers and acquisitions worldwide fell 24% on the year to $1.19 trillion during the April to September period, marking the second straight year of declines, according to Refinitiv data compiled by Nikkei.
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Few big mergers took place in April to September in Europe, other than L'Oreal's purchase of Aesop.
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