Linde and AB InBev boost M&A for second half

Linde and Anheuser-Busch InBev have both announced jumbo acquisition lines, reviving hope for new money financing after a dismal first half. According to Dealogic, global M&A volumes in the first six months of 2012 fell 22% to $1.17tr year on year, but bankers may have cause to be optimistic for the second half of the year.