M&A Deals as an Indicator of Investment Attractiveness of Ukraine

The relevance of the topic is due to the importance of increasing investment in Ukrainian enterprises to stimulate economic growth. The article examines the theoretical aspects of mergers and acquisitions in Ukraine, analyzes the main factors affecting investment attractiveness and establishes the relationship between investment attractiveness and the dynamics of M&A transactions. The purpose of the study is to establish the relationship between investment attractiveness and M&A transactions. The study identified the main factors that affect investment attractiveness. The positive and negative impact of these factors on investment attractiveness is analyzed. The dynamics of the number and value of transactions for the period 2013-2024 is analyzed, taking into account the impact of political and economic instability, the Covid-19 pandemic and full-scale war. The essence and classification of M&A transactions by subjects and objects of investment are clarified. The impact of large transactions on the average transaction value is investigated. The key sectors in which the majority of M&A transactions were carried out are identified. The key challenges, growth opportunities and trends in the industries with the highest number of M&A transactions are analyzed. The economic trends that will affect the state of the M&A market in Ukraine in 2025 are studied. The adaptability of Ukrainian enterprises to the challenges of today is studied and the investment in which domestic projects will help ensure flexibility and stability for various sectors of the Ukrainian economy is analyzed. Among such projects, investments in the energy sector, electricity storage systems, and the defense industry are considered. The impact of the National Bank of Ukraine's restrictions aimed at avoiding capital outflows is determined. The reaction of international and Ukrainian investors to the NBU's restrictions on capital outflows is analyzed. The scientific novelty is the identification of a direct link between the investment attractiveness of Ukraine and the activity of M&A transactions in various sectors of the economy. It is determined that the factors that affect economic stability, business activity and economic growth have a direct impact not only on the dynamics of M&A transactions, but also on the structure of these transactions. Prospects for further research include analyzing the importance of developing an investment culture to improve the quality and validity of investment projects and, accordingly, revitalize the M&A market.