PUERTO RICO Trends and Developments Contributed by: Juan Ramón Cancio-Ortiz and Cristina M García-Hall, Cancio Covas & Santiago LLP
Finally, demographic trends will continue to drive M&A activity among family-owned businesses, as business owners approach retirement and succession challeng - es are likely to continue fuelling sales to strategic buy - ers looking to benefit from local structural advantages and new market opportunities. Conclusion In 2026, Puerto Rico’s M&A market reflects a transition from crisis-era restructuring to strategic, sector-spe - cific, growth-oriented dealmaking. While transaction volume remains relatively modest, compared to other US jurisdictions, the complexity, size and sophistica - tion of deals are increasing. Successfully navigating this market requires a nuanced understanding of its economic drivers, of the under - lying regulatory environment and of sector-specific dynamics. As fiscal stability continues to improve and investment flows into key industries, M&A activity is likely to play an increasingly important role in shaping Puerto Rico’s economic future.
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