M&A and PE Market Trends in Europe. Analysis of the first semester 2023

Andersen European M&A Group publishes a report about the European M&A trends analyzing the first semester of this year.

The document attached to this article examines the current trends and future prospects of the global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market in 2023.
Despite a rocky start, there are promising signs of recovery and growth. In this first semester, target M&A declined by 49% compared to 2022, reaching a 10-year low, but the volume of Announced M&A surged by over 30% between Q1 and Q2.

For what concerns Private Equity (PE) deals, they also increased by 21% in Q2 compared to the previous quarter, with a focus on consumer non-cyclical and healthcare. Additionally, equity performance witnessed a remarkable rebound, rising more than 60% in Q2 of 2023 compared to Q2 of 2022.

The UK and Germany remain leaders in M&A, while emerging countries like the Netherlands and Spain have shown significant growth in the M&A market. Looking ahead, the article forecasts an increase in the number of deals throughout 2023, with industries like technology and industrials presenting rising opportunities. Overall, the second half of 2023 is anticipated to witness a resurgence in the global M&A market, offering investors and businesses new avenues for growth and strategic partnerships.

Please don’t hesitate to contact Gherardo Cadore and other members of the Andersen M&A Group for any inquiries.