In partnership with Mergermarket

Caution crept into boardrooms and investment committees in Q2 in EMEA amidst uncertainty over the impact of US trade policy on European supply chains and corporate earnings, slowing dealmaking momentum in the region. However, the appetite for take-privates, which delivered a record-breaking 2024, continues to provide a robust pipeline of deals.

The outcome for EMEA M&A in H1? Value held steady, rising just 1.6% yoy, but volumes were down 19%. TMT and I&C ranked among the top overall sectors by both volume and value, while PMB saw the biggest yoy increase and EMU the biggest yoy decrease.

Read our latest Deal Drivers report for a close look at M&A activity across the following sectors in EMEA:

• Consumer
• Energy, mining & utilities
• Financial services
• Industrials & chemicals
• Pharma, medical & biotech
• Real estate
• Telecoms, media & technology

And get even more insight into EMEA dealmaking from:

• League tables for financial, legal, and PE firms
• Top 10 deals overall and by sector
• Heat chart of where opportunities may lie