M&A and PE in Europe: Q1 Results and Forecasts
📌 Andersen's Corporateand M&A Service Line launches new edition of European Corporate Insights!
The newest edition highlightsQ1 2025 M&A and PE trends in Europe, offering key insights into the current landscape.
Dive into the Guide for Key Insights:
🔹 Resilient Market Performance: €146B in M&A deal value and €31B in PE-backed transactions. The UK, Germany, and France led activity, driven by financial services, tech, and healthcare.
🔹 Sector Highlights: Technology, energy, and financial services remain dominant. Strong focus on digital infrastructure, renewables, and industrial automation.
🔹 Strategic Outlook: Moderate growth expected in2025, with rising interest in Central and Southern Europe, fueled by EU funding, nearshoring, and infrastructure investment.
🔹 Geopolitical Impact – Trump’s Return: The early months of Trump’s second term have triggered trade tensions and financial market volatility. European dealmakers may need to reassess cross-border exposure and sector risk—especially in tech, energy, and manufacturing.