30/04/2026
๐ Andersen's Corporate and M&A Service Line launches the new edition of European Corporate Insights!!
The latest edition explores Q1 2026 M&A and Private Equity trends in Europe, highlighting a market that remains active but increasingly selective, with dealmaking shaped by ex*****on conditions and strategic priorities.
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Dive into the Guide for Key Insights:
๐น European M&A activity reached approximately โฌ322bn across 3,703 transactions in Q1, confirming solid deal value despite moderated volumes.
๐น Private equity recorded around โฌ44bn across 1,278 deals, with capital deployment remaining disciplined and selective.
๐น The gap between deal value and transaction volume stands out as a key feature of the quarter, reflecting a market driven by larger transactions.
๐น The UK maintained its leadership, followed by Germany, Italy and Spain, with activity concentrated in core European markets.
๐น Sector activity was led by Financials, Industrials and Technology, alongside continued interest in energy-related assets.
๐น Looking ahead, dealmaking is expected to gradually strengthen through 2026, driven by high-quality opportunities rather than a broad-based recovery.