Corporate and M&A Magazine - M&A and PE in Europe: Q3 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 Q3 2025 M&A and PE trends in Europe, offering key insights into the current landscape.

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 Dive into the Guide for Key Insights:

🔹 Deal activity remained selective, with €201.7B in M&A and €51.3B in PE transactions, supported by a smaller number of large, high-conviction deals.
🔹 Energy transition, healthcare, technology and consumer staples led sector activity, while real estate and cyclical industries continued to face headwinds.
🔹 The UK maintained its leadership, as the Netherlands and Germany advanced among the top European markets.
🔹 Private credit played an increasingly important role in sustaining mid-market activity amid tighter financing conditions.
🔹 Emerging markets, including Ireland, the Czech Republic, Romania and Georgia, gained investor attention through renewable energy and infrastructure opportunities.
🔹 Looking ahead, cautious optimism prevails— investors remain focused on resilience, scale and long-term strategic value.

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