Corporate and M&A Magazine - M&A and PE in Europe: Q2 Results and Forecasts

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

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 The newest edition highlights Q2 2025 M&A and PE trends in Europe, offering key insights into the current landscape.

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Click here to access the highlights of Q2 2025

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‍Dive into the Guide forKey Insights:‍

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🔹 Deal activity continued to decline, with €168B inM&A and €19B in PE transactions — both showing lower volume than in Q1.

🔹 Exit activity remains weak, with IPOs and secondarysales delayed amid valuation gaps and market volatility.

🔹 Sector focus narrowed, with capital concentrating intech, energy transition, and financial services.

🔹 Mid-market deals under pressure, though privatecredit is helping bridge some financing gaps.

🔹 Emerging geographies: Romania, Ireland and Polandattract growing investor interest.

🔹 No strong rebound expected in H2 2025 —dealmaking remains slow and highly selective.

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