英國企業的收購活動激增 175%
Takeover activity among UK companies jumps 175%
Updated at: September 28, 2026 at 04:00 AM
2026年，英國見證了其金融版圖的巨大轉變，併購（M&A）活動激增了175%。
In 2026, the United Kingdom witnessed a massive shift in its financial landscape as merger and acquisition (M&A) activity surged by 175%.
英國上市公司的交易總值攀升至驚人的1000億英鎊，標誌著一個企業重組激烈的時期。
Deal values for UK-listed companies climbed to an impressive £100 billion, signaling a period of intense corporate restructuring.
推動這一趨勢的關鍵因素是市場認為英國公司目前相較於國際競爭對手而言估值過低，使其成為全球投資者的首選目標。
A key driver behind this trend is the perception that British firms are currently undervalued compared to their international competitors, making them prime targets for global investors.
外國買家是主要推動力，佔總交易價值的86%，其中以美國投標者領軍。
Foreign buyers have been the primary force, accounting for 86% of the total deal value, with US-based bidders leading the charge.
這波併購浪潮不僅限於小型企業，甚至連大型富時100指數（FTSE 100）成分股公司也成為目標。
This acquisition wave is not limited to smaller firms; even major FTSE 100 companies are being targeted.
儘管國際投標者受英國穩定的監管環境和技術專長所吸引，但這一趨勢引發了爭議。
While international bidders are attracted by the UK’s stable regulatory environment and technical expertise, the trend has sparked controversy.
倫敦的專業服務業從中獲取了超過10億英鎊的費用，在生活成本危機持續的背景下，引發了公眾的批評。
London’s professional services sector has reaped over £1 billion in fees, drawing public criticism amidst the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
此外，大型上市公司轉為私有化的出走潮，觸發了關於倫敦證券市場未來發展與競爭力的全國性辯論。
Furthermore, the exodus of large public companies into private ownership has triggered a national debate about the long-term future and competitiveness of the London stock market.
隨著溢價上升至平均44%，這波收購狂潮究竟是會增強經濟，還是會侵蝕國家的企業根基，仍是一個懸而未決的問題。
As premiums rise to an average of 44%, the question remains whether this buying spree will strengthen the economy or erode the nation's corporate foundation.
