Business Why Louisiana had fewer mergers and acquisitions in 2023 By Deanna B. Narveson - January 15, 2024 (iStock) FacebookXLinkedinEmailPrint Louisiana merger and acquisition activity dropped in 2023, mirroring a disappointing global M&A market, New Orleans CityBusiness reports. Overall, the state saw 187 deals in 2023 involvin… Already an INSIDER? Sign in.