Andersen’s Corporate and M&A Service Line launches new edition of European Corporate Insights!
The latest edition highlights Q4 2025 M&A and Private Equity trends in Europe, offering a comprehensive view of year-end dealmaking dynamics and the outlook for 2026.
Dive into the Guide for Key Insights:
- European M&A activity reached €1.35tn across 13,267 transactions in Q4, supported by strong year-end execution despite continued pressure on volumes.
- Private equity remained selective, with €29.4bn deployed across 1,245 transactions, as investors prioritized high-conviction platforms and disciplined deployment.
- The UK consolidated its leadership, with France and Germany forming a strong second tier, while Spain continued to attract investor interest.
- Sector activity was driven by financial services, telecommunications, industrials and technology, with defensive and infrastructure-linked assets remaining in focus.
- Emerging markets, including Poland, Romania and Estonia, attracted selective investor interest, particularly in infrastructure, energy transition and technology-driven assets.
- Looking ahead to 2026, dealmaking is expected to remain selective, led by energy transition, AI-driven tech, industrial consolidation and flexible deal structures.
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