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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 25, 2024
M&A process in rapid overhaul: how smarter working and technology are transforming the mid-market
Tight macroeconomic conditions, the rising cost of financing, and continued geopolitical uncertainties weighed on the M&A sector in 2023.
December 14, 2023
Man versus machine: why relationships come first in Asian M&A
Investment connectivity between Europe and Asia has risen steadily, fuelled by the rapid economic growth of Asian countries and collaborative efforts from policymakers on both sides.
December 7, 2023
How online platforms can maximise deal success in 2024
Building a trusted network is key to successful M&A deal origination but doing so takes expertise, focus, and a great deal of time and effort.
November 30, 2023
A look into the UK healthcare & life science market
The UK healthcare and life science markets have evolved to become one of the largest in the world.
November 21, 2023
European Private Equity Monitor 2024
This report by Dealsuite offers insights into statistics and trends within the European Private Equity market.
57% of PE professionals postponed their planned exits for 2023
November 7, 2023
Verder International: ‘ESG is increasingly becoming a part of the evaluation’
Cultural and ESG standards also come into play when assessing an acquisition candidate.
October 17, 2023
Is the due diligence process getting longer and more complex?
Beyond economic concerns, there are other factors that are also playing a role in contributing to a longer due diligence process.
October 10, 2023
Meeting the changing demands of tech M&A
IT companies have long been popular M&A targets because of their innovative technologies, fast growth potential, loyal customer bases and global footprints.
October 3, 2023
Mid-market companies are driving a resurgence in cross-border M&A
Inflation is stabilising, interest rates may have hit their peak and smaller companies with access to cash are driving a resurgence in mid-market M&A deals
September 26, 2023
BoConcept franchise model offers portfolio diversification
Franchising offers a unique proposition for investors looking at opportunities beyond conventional M&A.
September 14, 2023
Quality over quantity: Hornblower's recent deal with Majestic group and RDCP group
UK-based firm Hornblower has advised owners of SMEs on the sale of their businesses for more than 15 years.
September 5, 2023
Decrease in buyer appetite for SME companies, yet M&A outlook is optimistic
The challenging economic situation caused another decrease in the average European EBITDA multiple from 5.2 to 5.1.
European M&A Monitor September 2023
This report consolidates research performed by Dealsuite, the leading European platform for M&A transactions
August 29, 2023
M&A Monitor August 2023
Report consolidates research by Dealsuite, the leading UK&I and international platform for M&A transactions. Statistics and trends for the UK&I M&A mid-market over the first half of 2023.
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