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August 17, 2026
Sellers' Valuation Expectations Too High in Over Half of Southern European Deal Processes
In over half of Southern European M&A transactions (53%), advisors report that sellers' valuation expectations are too high, a gap that averages 26% and breaks the deal in 38% of those cases, the highest deal-breaking rate of any Dealsuite region to date. At the same time, sentiment is strengthening, with 92% of advisors now optimistic about H2-2026. These are key findings from the latest edition of the Dealsuite Southern Europe M&A Monitor, based on input from 119 M&A advisory firms active in the Southern European mid-market (companies with revenues between €1 million and €200 million).
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Sellers' Valuation Expectations Too High in Nearly Half of CEE Deal Processes
Nearly half of CEE M&A transactions (47%) involve sellers whose valuation expectations are too high, a gap that averages 28% and breaks the deal in 35% of those cases, the highest deal-breaking rate of any Dealsuite region to date. At the same time, sentiment is at a fresh high, with 92% of advisors now optimistic about H2-2026. These are key findings from the latest edition of the Dealsuite CEE M&A Monitor, based on input from 107 M&A advisory firms active in the CEE mid-market (companies with revenues between €1 million and €200 million).
Sellers' Valuation Expectations Too High in Nearly Half of UK&I Deal Processes
Nearly half of UK&I M&A transactions (49%) involve sellers whose valuation expectations are too high, a gap that averages 23% and breaks the deal in 24% of those cases. At the same time, buyer competition is intensifying, with an average of 8.5 serious buyers per company for sale, up from 7.9 a year earlier. These are key findings from the latest edition of the Dealsuite UK&I M&A Monitor, based on input from 102 M&A advisory firms active in the UK&I mid-market (companies with revenues between £1 million and £200 million).
CEE M&A Monitor August 2026
This report consolidates research performed by Dealsuite, the leading CEE and international platform for M&A transactions. It contains statistics and trends for the CEE M&A mid-market (enterprises with a revenue between £1 million and £200 million) over the first half of 2026. Dealsuite contacted 461 M&A advisory firms operating within the CEE M&A mid-market. The aim of this study is to create periodic insights that improve the CEE market’s transparency and to serve as a benchmark for M&A professionals. We are convinced that sharing information within our network leads to an improved quality and volume of deals.
Southern European M&A Monitor August 2026
This report consolidates research performed by Dealsuite, the leading Southern European and international platform for M&A transactions. It contains statistics and trends for the Southern European mid-market (enterprises with a revenue between £1 million and £200 million) over the first half of 2026. Dealsuite contacted 422 M&A advisory firms operating within the Southern European mid-market. The aim of this study is to create periodic insights that improve the Southern European market’s transparency and to serve as a benchmark for M&A professionals. We are convinced that sharing information within our network leads to an improved quality and volume of deals.
UK&I M&A Monitor August 2026
This report consolidates research performed by Dealsuite, the leading UK&I and international platform for M&A transactions. It contains statistics and trends for the UK&I M&A mid-market (enterprises with a revenue between £1 million and £200 million) over the first half of 2026. Dealsuite contacted 437 M&A advisory firms operating within the UK&I M&A mid-market. The aim of this study is to create periodic insights that improve the UK&I market’s transparency and to serve as a benchmark for M&A professionals. We are convinced that sharing information within our network leads to an improved quality and volume of deals.
July 7, 2026
Beyond the Network: Finding the Right Buyer for a 30-Year Client
When Anderson Barrowcliff came to sell a client of 30 years, their existing network wasn't enough. To find the right buyer, one who would honour the history of the business and have the conviction to take it forward, they needed to look further. Here is how Dealsuite helped them do exactly that.
June 11, 2026
M&A Mid-Market Trends Report June 2026
Every year, the M&A market shifts. But the 2026 edition of Dealsuite's M&A Mid-Market Trends Report captures something more than a normal cycle. Across market structure, strategy, execution, and technology, the direction of travel is consistent: the mid-market is growing faster, attracting more players, and raising the bar for everyone in it. Here is what the report tells us.
June 4, 2026
AB Key Secures Strategic Partner to Drive Next Phase of Growth
When AB Key LLP decided the time was right to find a strategic partner for the next phase of growth, founder Robert Douglas and his advisors at Gerald Edelman agreed on one thing: this was not just about numbers. It was about finding a partner who understands the value of long-standing relationships, technical expertise, and a reputation built over decades.
March 12, 2026
European Monitor March 2026
This report consolidates research conducted by Dealsuite, the leading European platform for M&A transactions. It provides statistics and trends for the European M&A mid-market (enterprises with a revenue between €1 million and €200 million) over the second half of 2025.
European M&A Valuation Gap Closes
These are key findings from the latest edition of the Dealsuite European M&A Monitor, based on firsthand input from 848 M&A advisory firms active in the European mid-market (companies with revenues between €1 million and €200 million).
March 5, 2026
Exit Age Declines to 55 as Nordic Entrepreneurs Sell Earlier
Entrepreneurs in the Nordics are increasingly choosing to exit at a younger age, with the average age of a selling entrepreneur declining from 59 to 55 over the past decade. This trend is closely linked to age-related factors, which remain the main reason for selling a business. Often combined with the absence of succession within the family or company, these factors account for 35% of transactions.At the same time, transaction activity increased again in the second half of 2025. These are key findings from the latest edition of the Dealsuite Nordic M&A Monitor, based on input from M&A advisory firms active in the lower and mid-market across Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.
Nordic M&A Monitor March 2026
This report consolidates research performed by Dealsuite, the leading Nordic and international platform for M&A transactions. It contains statistics and trends for the Nordic M&A mid-market (enterprises with a revenue between € 1 million and € 200 million) over the second half of 2025.Dealsuite contacted 296 M&A advisory firms operating within the Nordic M&A mid-market.
Entrepreneurs Sell Earlier as Exit Age Drops from 64 to 59 in Southern Europe
A generational transition is increasingly shaping the M&A landscape in Southern Europe. Age is the primary driver behind business sales, accounting for 54% of all transactions, while the average age of selling entrepreneurs has fallen from 64 to 59 over the past decade. At the same time, deal activity has gained further momentum despite persistent market uncertainty, confirming that volatility has become the new normal in the region’s mid-market.These findings are drawn from the latest edition of the Dealsuite Southern Europe M&A Monitor, based on input from M&A advisory firms active in the lower and mid-market segment in Italy, Spain, Portugal and Greece.
Southern Europe M&A Monitor March 2026
This report consolidates research performed by Dealsuite, the leading tool for M&A transactions. It contains statistics and trends for the Southern European M&A mid-market (enterprises with a revenue between €1 million and €200 million) across Spain, Italy, Greece, and Portugal over the second half of 2025. The aim of this study is to create periodic insights that improve the Southern European market’s transparency and to serve as a benchmark for M&A professionals. We are convinced that sharing information within our network leads to an improved quality and volume of deals.
February 26, 2026
CEE M&A Monitor February 2026
This report consolidates research performed by Dealsuite, the leading CEE and international platform for M&A transactions. It contains statistics and trends for the CEE M&A mid-market (enterprises with a revenue between €1 million and €50 million) over the second half of 2025. Dealsuite contacted 462 M&A advisory firms operating within the CEE M&A mid-market.
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