Barclays tops Q1 2025 Automotive M&A advisory rankings

Barclays has emerged as the top financial adviser in the automotive industry for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the first quarter of 2025, according to GlobalData’s most recent financial advisers league table. Barclays facilitated two transactions in the sector, accumulating a total value of $2.1bn.

Aurojyoti Bose, the lead analyst at GlobalData, highlighted Barclays’ prominent role during Q1 2025. Bose stated, “Barclays advised on two deals, one of which involved the $1.4bn acquisition of Dowlais by American Axle & Manufacturing. This deal significantly contributed to Barclays securing the top position by value, moving up from the 14th spot in volume rankings from Q1 2024 to the leading position in Q1 2025.”

In terms of deal value, JP Morgan and Rothschild & Co shared the second position, each handling transactions valued at $1.4bn. Following them, Goldman Sachs advised on deals worth $701m. For deal volume, Ernst & Young and KPMG jointly held the second ranking, advising on two transactions. Meanwhile, JP Morgan and Rothschild & Co each worked on a single deal.

The league tables compiled by GlobalData shed light on the financial advisers’ rankings based on the number and total value of M&A deals they navigate. These findings are the result of ongoing monitoring of company websites, advisory firm websites, and other authoritative sources within the secondary domain. An expert team of analysts meticulously tracks and gathers detailed information on each deal, including the participating advisers.

To ensure data accuracy, GlobalData also welcomes submissions of deals from prominent advisers within the industry. The league tables aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the performance of financial advisers in the automotive M&A landscape, offering transparency and insights based on real-time data.

Barclays’ success in the automotive sector’s M&A transactions reflects its expertise and strategic advisory capacities. As a leading financial adviser, Barclays continues to make significant contributions to the industry’s growth and development. The firm’s positioning at the top of the league table reaffirms its commitment to excellence and innovation in facilitating key transactions within the automotive sector.