M&As in Europe

Statistics report about mergers & acquisitions (M&As) in Europe

This report has been compiled to provide statistical information on the merger and acquisition (M&A) market in Europe. It includes information about the main M&A deals in volume and value and cross-border investments (inbound and outbound). It also contains information about developing M&A sectors and future expectations according to industry experts.

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Overview

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  • Premium Statistic Biggest global M&A deals as of 2026
  • Premium Statistic Biggest all-time M&A transactions in Europe as of 2025
  • Premium Statistic Global number of merger and acquisition deals 2017-2025, by region
  • Premium Statistic Global value of merger and acquisition deals 2017-2024, by region

M&A activity

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  • Premium Statistic Volume of M&A deals Europe 1985-2025
  • Premium Statistic Value of M&A deals Europe 1985-2025
  • Basic Statistic Volume of M&A deals in Eastern Europe 1995-2024
  • Premium Statistic Value of M&A deals in Eastern Europe 1995-2024

Top M&A advisors

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  • Premium Statistic Leading financial advisors for M&A deals Europe 2025, by deal volume
  • Premium Statistic Leading financial advisors to M&A deals Europe 2025, by deal value
  • Premium Statistic Leading financial advisors to M&A deals in the UK 2024, by deal value
  • Premium Statistic Leading financial advisors to M&A deals in Germany 2024, by deal value
  • Premium Statistic Leading financial advisors to M&A deals France 2024, by deal value
  • Premium Statistic Leading financial advisors to M&A deals Italy 2024, by deal value

Sector breakdown

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  • Premium Statistic M&A deal volume in Western Europe 2019-2024, by sector
  • Premium Statistic M&A deal value in Western Europe 2019-2024, by sector
  • Basic Statistic M&A deal volume in Central and Eastern Europe 2022-2024, by sector
  • Premium Statistic M&A deal value in Central and Eastern Europe 2022-2024, by sector

Outlook

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  • Basic Statistic European M&A activity: expected main sources of financing 2024
  • Premium Statistic European M&A activity: main buyer drivers 2024
  • Basic Statistic European M&A activity: expected main seller drivers 2024
  • Premium Statistic Expectations for M&A deals with private equity involvement in Europe 2025
  • Premium Statistic Growth expectations of PE M&A transactions in Europe 2025, by industry
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