Trends in the Russian M&A market during the period of sanctions for 2022–2023

Subject. This article discusses the issues of development of the mergers and acquisitions market in the context of economic sanctions. Objectives. The article aims to assess events in the Russian M&A market in 2022–2023, identify the most important elements of company transactions, and consider medium- and long-term prospects for these companies. Methods. For the study, I used the methods of analysis, systematization, and generalization. Results. Based on the results of analysis of the trends in the Russian M&A market, the article describes certain peculiarities of mergers and acquisitions regarding the Russian reality. It finds that the withdrawal of foreign corporations from the Russian market has become the main driver of activity in the Russian mergers and acquisitions market in 2022–2023. Conclusions. The interest of partners from the Asia-Pacific region in Russian companies can potentially give a new impetus to mergers and acquisitions in various sectors of the Russian economy. An increase in activities in industries not previously covered by M&A processes or covered slightly can be considered as an expected trend. Since the period of transition from stabilization to growth of the Russian economy, mergers and acquisitions will occur in almost all sectors and become a determining development factor.