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𝗠&𝗔 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗤𝟭-𝗤𝟯 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 M&A insights according to Guillaume Petit from IMAP Netherlands After a slow first half of the year due to challenging macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions we have seen market momentum picking up after the summer, particularly in the mid-market space with deals in the €25mn- €75mn enterprise value range. 𝙒𝙚 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙢𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙙𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙣𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧-𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙤𝙛 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 Deal multiples are on the rise and lender appetite is strengthening. We expect this to continue in sight of further interest rate cuts and moderating inflation. We do note that deal volume in the €100mn-€250mn range is still lagging behind. We expect increased deal volume towards the end of the year and notably the first half of 2025 with more financial sponsors engaging advisors and an increasing number of founder-led companies coming to market for a lack of succession. Watch, download and read the insights and forecast from our international IMAP partners https://lnkd.in/exiTi3Md #IMAPNetherlands #International #Forecast #Insights #MergersAndAcquisition #Deals

Explore the latest trends shaping European M&A activity across key markets during Q1-Q3 2024.    From Germany to the UK, the Netherlands, Spain, France, Italy, Sweden, Poland, and Hungary, our latest video highlights opportunities and market shifts amid evolving economic conditions.    Watch now for insights and forecasts from our IMAP partners across Europe. #mergersandacquisitions #EuropeDeals

The CEE M&A market faces global economic challenges, but an increase in M&A activity is cautiously expected in the coming months. Together with Maciej A. Szewczyk, we are analysing the first half of 2024 in the Polish M&A market and sharing our insights in the latest CEE Expert Report published by FORDATA Virtual Data Room. You can access the full version of the report here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dg7T6kYm #WolfTheiss #MergersAndAcquisitions #CEERegion #MarketInsights 

”BE PREPARED TO ACT:The market turnaround is imminent. Companies must be ready to move swiftly when opportunities arise.”👇👇 As we reflect on the first half of 2024, it's time to assess the performance of the Finnish M&A market and anticipate what lies ahead for the remainder of the year. Despite a challenging economic environment in Q2, some positive signs are emerging globally, which we expect to resonate in Finland soon. 🔑 Key Findings: -Moderate M&A activity: Q2 2024 saw companies and investors adapting to dynamic interest rates and evolving market conditions. -IPO market: The Finnish IPO market was relatively quiet, with Kalmar's listing being a standout event. However, global IPO trends are showing promise, and Finnish companies are gearing up for strategic moves. -Strategic reviews and public tender offers: Ongoing strategic reviews and a couple of public tender offers marked Q2. More public tender offers could arise in H2 2024 due to low valuations, easing inflation, and anticipated interest rate cuts. 💡 Considerations for Dealmakers: -Be open to changes: Flexibility is key. Explore alternative structures like partnerships, alliances, and diverse capital structuring. -Be prepared to act: The market turnaround is imminent. Companies must be ready to move swiftly when opportunities arise. -Seize opportunities: Challenging periods often present the most lucrative deals. Stay informed on emerging trends, growth sectors, and promising opportunities. #MergersAndAcquisitions #IPO #DealsMarket Read the full report from the link. https://pwc.to/3X8thfT

In the dynamic landscape of German M&A trends for 2024 expect continued deal activity, strategic alliances, and transformative shifts as these sectors adapt to changing market dynamics. Stay informed and seize opportunities! 💡 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/ex2dzpZw

The Pitchbook Q2 European Venture report, sponsored by J.P.Morgan, is now live!  #JPMInnovationEconomy Key takeaways: 1) Deals at Series A level are looking robust with both sizes and valuations back above 2021 peak 2) Promising signs for VC fundraising, however capital invested/ raised ratio continues to increase at 3x 3) Increased engagement from sponsors and founders on exit opportunities within the public market 4) 85% of VC-backed exit value has come from acquisitions 5) Solid cross-border M&A activity (nearly half of the top 30 acquirers of EMEA-based startups were US based)

The revenue of Germany's five leading public companies amounts to EUR 904.7 billion which is 70% less than the USD 1.53 trillion revenue of the first five stock market issuers in the USA [See who they are in Comments]. The first European economy is lightyears away from the world's leading economy, isn't it? The top five US companies represent the "new economy" (tech), while their German counterparts are the "old economy" (automotive, insurance, telco). What is the future of the Old Continent as long as its strongest economy is so outdated? 🤔 #marketcap #USA #Germany

We are thrilled to have launched our US Small-Mid (SMID) Cap Growth Strategy to European institutional and wholesale investors. With a 23-year track record of outperforming the Russell 2500 Growth Index and US$6.1 billion AUM as at March 31, 2024, the strategy aims to deliver significant capital appreciation and stability across market cycles. Klaus Schuster, Executive Director and CEO, Fiera EMEA, commented, “In recent years, US equities have been a growth powerhouse; however, the small to mid-cap segment remains relatively under-owned and under-researched. Introducing this strategy to Europe underscores our commitment to providing our clients with strategies that can meaningfully elevate the performance of their portfolios.” For more information, read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/dp2gH9ki

📊 Exciting Insights into NASDAQ in Europe! Stay tuned for the second part of facts an figures on Nasdaq First North! 🚀 #NASDAQ #StockMarket #Finance #Investment

Good times ahead for M&A in CEE and Romania 🚀 “The Romanian M&A market is expected to be strong in 2024, with several sectors leading, including energy, technology, retail, automotive, healthcare, and business services. We expect mid-market M&A to increase in the years to come, including from increasing strategic interest in the country, as well as for increasing amounts of dry powder and hopefully, debt markets will return to normalized levels.”, says Tudor Mafteianu, Managing Director at Blu Capital Partners (BCP), a Bucharest-based M&A-Advisory Firm. ✅ A more detailed outlook and other interesting facts and figures are now available to download in the first edition of our CEE-Dealmaker Insights Report. 🔎 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eMz2rezG Join us for a free trial and look behind the scenes, discover new possibilities to expand your network and find new business: https://lnkd.in/exzcVZx3 #PrivateEquity #MarketTrends #FinanceInsights #Dealsuite