Argentina · Business
Key Facts
—Total H1 2026 value 56 deals worth approximately US$5.7 billion
—Top deal Visa’s acquisition of Prisma Medios de Pago and Newpay for US$1.5 billion
—Local investor share Argentine buyers led 59% of acquisitions
Argentina M&A Record: Best Half in Five Years at US$5.7B
Argentina's M&A market posted its strongest half in five years with 56 deals worth US$5.7 billion, driven by energy assets and pro-market reforms under President Milei.
TL;DRAI
Argentina posted US$5.7B in M&A in H1 2026—five-year peak—led by Visa's US$1.5B fintech deal and 59% local buyer share. Milei's RIGI regime targets US$150B+ unlock, shifting Argentina to growth market for energy and fintech strategic transactions.
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