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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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January 27, 2022
Redefining the M&A playbook: tools for scouting targets
A successful M&A approach employs a continuous and systematic search for targets across a broad marketplace. Speed, agility, and accuracy are essential.
January 13, 2022
2021 year in review: M&A surprisingly resilient
Many firms put current M&A transactions and the search for new targets on hold. After nearly two full years of Covid-driven turbulence, is the dust settling?
December 23, 2021
M&A in the 20s
Mid-market companies adopt new technologies to ramp up participation in M&A. We expect smaller, mid-market deals to become increasingly dominant in the market.
December 9, 2021
How a “traditional” wholesaler enabled international and digital growth through M&A
How can sell-side advisors and private equity partners find each other to make a perfect match?
November 24, 2021
Acquisition of Costo Intralogistics by OxGreenfield demonstrates the added value of Dealsuite
To facilitate future growth, warehouse automation specialist Costo Intralogistics and its sister company Xtend Business Software have joined forces with investment company OxGreenfield.
November 18, 2021
Disparity in EBITDA multiples fuels cross-border M&A
A significant difference in EBITDA multiples across Europe is helping to encourage cross-border M&A.
November 11, 2021
Product update: New features, improved matching & extra functionalities
Dealsuite has continuously deployed new updates to the platform. The focus is on providing M&A professionals with more, and more relevant, deal opportunities.
October 20, 2021
A changing LP mindset: no more silent partner
No longer satisfied with being passive investors, awaiting their returns in the background, LPs are demanding greater transparency from their GP
September 23, 2021
M&A increasingly popular
The Digital Revolution is democratising technology, putting strategic M&A within the reach of SMEs and the intermediaries that specialize in smaller or mid-market deals.
September 17, 2021
GRAF LAMBSDORFF & COMPAGNIE and Stiller Advisors secure deal against market odds
Using the Dealsuite platform allowed him to find the right buyer at a time when the market was difficult because of the pandemic impacts.
September 2, 2021
M&A market shows strong recovery in UK&I
In the first half of 2021 the UK&I M&A market demonstrated a strong recovery. The number of companies sold increased by 59 percent.
September 1, 2021
M&A Monitor UK&I H1-2021
Strong growth in number of transactions. Price differences in multiple up to 89%. 69% of advisors recognise the relevance of ESG for the SME M&A market.
August 19, 2021
ESG pays: Harnessing the ‘greenium’ in M&A
M&A professionals recognize the importance of ESG criteria in value creation. A targeted ESG approach results in higher valuations throughout the M&A lifecycle.
August 9, 2021
Innovation and digital resources support cross border dealmaking
Cross border M&A surges in the (lower) middle market. European companies are popular targets.
July 21, 2021
Across industry lines – accessing a valuable pool of M&A opportunity
M&A is an effective route to growth and strategic adjustment but a new breed of opportunity is emerging. Companies seek to exploit synergies across industry sectors.
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