According to the global provider of financial market data and infrastructure, Refinitiv, the value of both US and international mergers and acquisitions hit record highs during the first half of 2021, with $1.3 trillion in U.S. deals accounting for 47% of the $2.8 trillion in worldwide M&A. Deals in the $5 billion to $10 billion range tripled, and mega deals were up 82%. Private equity-backed transactions reached an all-time high.  Amid stricter oversight by the Securities and Exchange Commission, Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) announced 201 transactions totaling more than $387 billion during the first half of the year. Source: Refinitiv Cross-border M&A is at a three-year high up 95% compared to a year ago,...