Europe M&A Market Analysis

Our Europe M&A Market Analysis draws on transaction data across the DACH and Benelux markets, giving dealmakers a clear picture of where activity is concentrated, where it's contracting – and where the strategic opportunity sits heading into H2 2026.

What you get

1

Geographic deal breakdown across six markets

Deal count and value data for Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium and Luxembourg – with year-on-year comparisons for 2025 and 2026.

2

Sector performance analysis with transaction values and deal counts

Sectors ranked by deal value, including Industrials, Financial Institutions, Technology and Healthcare.

3

Key market drivers and forward-looking outlook

The structural forces shaping M&A in Europe in 2026, with a market-by-market read on where volume and value are moving next.

Why it matters

Deal volume is down 16% year on year. For advisors operating across DACH and Benelux, this market analysis shows exactly where the high-value mandates are concentrating – and which markets warrant close attention through the rest of the year.

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