Andersen’s European Corporate and M&A practice publishes the latest edition of European Corporate Insights. In this new issue, we analyse the key aspects for keeping up to date with the current situation of the M&A and Private Equity market in Europe, the results for the fourth quarter of 2025 and the most active sectors in each jurisdiction, as well as the forecasts for 2026.
These are the key ideas analysed in the guide:
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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