Emerging Europe M&A Report 2024/25

Some of our preliminary data findings include:

Deal Volumes: M&A deal volumes in Central and Eastern Europe remain stable despite a slight decline, with overall values decreasing due to fewer mega-deals and large cross-border transactions.
Private Equity Activity: Private equity activity has grown, driven by new entries from a diverse range of financial investors, even against a slower overall market environment.
Sectoral Resurgence: Real Estate and Construction sectors have shown renewed M&A activity, while interest in Energy & Utilities continues to grow.
Local Investor Influence: We’re observing a shift toward greater local investor influence, with foreign investor activity on the decline.

Transactions Trends in M&A

Against a background of continued geopolitical uncertainty and the return of price stability, how has dealmaking evolved in CEE? Which sectors are attracting most attention, and why?

The Rise of Strategic Buyers over Private Equity in CEE Markets

In a quieter private equity market, the number of strategic buyers in CEE is increasing. Seeking to add synergistic value to their portfolio, what areas are generating most interest?

The Impact of AI on M&A Strategies

As AI continues to affect every aspect of commercial life, it is reshaping M&A strategies across the CEE region: influencing the dealmaking process, presenting acquisition opportunities, and creating areas of potential value. When considering AI value, what are companies looking for in an acquisition and how is AI impacting upon the deal landscape?

The Rise of Family Office Investments in CEE

Family Offices are increasingly attracted to CEE, both as strategic investors looking for a proven track record of success in established businesses and offering capital and strategic guidance in startups. So, what is fuelling their interest in the CEE region?

Manufacturing and Industrial M&A: Consolidation and Expansion

Industrial production in CEE is projected to grow by more than the eurozone in the next five years. As the region’s strong manufacturing base continues to navigate towards a high-tech future, how is it consolidating and where is it expanding?

Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals:A New Hotbed for Investment

Healthcare and pharmaceuticals form a bedrock of growth in CEE with the region’s governments looking to deliver better healthcare outcomes and quality of care. As innovative treatments, diagnostics and digital infrastructure progress at speed, what investment opportunities do they present?

TMT Deals in CEE: Special Focus on Tech Companies

CEE countries enjoy a reputation for being early adopters of new innovative technologies, particularly in broadband and mobile telecommunications. We examine how deals are being driven by the region’s telecom companies and the outlook for CEE tech companies.

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