In partnership with Mergermarket

EMEA’s M&A market was relatively subdued in Q3 after a period of growth in H1, although activity has stabilized and optimism persists. In fact, so far this year, buyers are spending more, pushing up mean deal sizes and total deal value is on track to surpass 2023.

So, where were the biggest deals done in Q3? What were the top sectors by value and volume in EMEA and each sub-region? Who were the biggest bidders? And where can dealmakers expect to see more activity going forward?

Read Deal Drivers: EMEA Q3 2024 to learn more about M&A activity and trends across the region, including a close look at two additional countries: 

• Foreword & Outlook
• Summary
• Spotlight: Switzerland
• Spotlight: Saudi Arabia
• UK & Ireland
• DACH
• France
• Nordics
• Italy
• Iberia
• Benelux
• CEE & SEE
• Turkey, Middle East & Africa