Corporate and M&A Magazine – M&A and PE in Europe: Q1 2026 Results and Forecasts

Date: April 30, 2026

Andersen’s Corporate and M&A Service Line launches the new edition of European Corporate Insights!

The latest edition explores Q1 2026 M&A and Private Equity trends in Europe, highlighting a market that remains active but increasingly selective, with dealmaking shaped by execution conditions and strategic priorities.

Dive into the Guide for Key Insights:
🔹 European M&A activity reached approximately €322bn across 3,703 transactions in Q1, confirming solid deal value despite moderated volumes.
🔹 Private equity recorded around €44bn across 1,278 deals, with capital deployment remaining disciplined and selective.
🔹 The gap between deal value and transaction volume stands out as a key feature of the quarter, reflecting a market driven by larger transactions.
🔹 The UK maintained its leadership, followed by Germany, Italy and Spain, with activity concentrated in core European markets.
🔹 Sector activity was led by Financials, Industrials and Technology, alongside continued interest in energy-related assets.
🔹 Looking ahead, dealmaking is expected to gradually strengthen through 2026, driven by high-quality opportunities rather than a broad-based recovery.

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