Corporate and M&A Magazine

Edition Q3 2026
Explore the latest M&A and private equity trends across Europe, from deal activity and leading sectors to the factors shaping the months ahead.

๐Ÿ”น European M&A reached โ‚ฌ206.85B across 3,090 transactions, while private equity recorded โ‚ฌ72.13B across 1,524 deals.

๐Ÿ”น The United Kingdom led M&A by deal value, followed by Italy and Germany. In private equity, the United Kingdom, Germany and France attracted the most investment.

๐Ÿ”น Financials and Industrials led M&A by value, while High Technology recorded the most transactions. In private equity, Industrials attracted the most capital and Technology led by deal count.

๐Ÿ”น M&A activity slowed through Q3, while private equity investment peaked in July. The difference between deal value and transaction volume remains an important part of the market picture.

๐Ÿ”น Digital infrastructure, energy investment, private equity exits and corporate carve-outs are among the themes to watch, alongside financing costs and valuation expectations.

๐Ÿ”น Poland, Portugal, Bulgaria and Lithuania stand out for targeted opportunities across European markets.

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