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 deal making shaped by execution conditions and strategic priorities.
Dive into the Guide for Key Insights:
- European M&A activity reached approximately €322bn across 3,703 transactions in Q1, confirming solid deal value despite moderated volumes.
- Private equity recorded around €44bn across 1,278 deals,with capital deployment remaining disciplined and selective.
- The gap between deal value and transaction volume stands out as a key feature of the quarter, reflecting a market driven by larger transactions.
- The UK maintained its leadership, followed by Germany,Italy and Spain, with activity concentrated in core European markets.
- Sector activity was led by Financials, Industrials and Technology, alongside continued interest in energy-related assets.
Looking ahead, deal making is expected to gradually strengthen through 2026, driven by high-quality opportunities rather than abroad-based recovery.
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