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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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August 29, 2023
Number of interested buyers for SME companies decreased, yet M&A outlook is optimistic
More positively, when compared to the second half of 2022, it was encouraging to see the number of transactions had grown and, despite ongoing uncertainty, the average EBITDA multiple remaining stable.
August 11, 2023
The Future of Energy: M&A Activities Increasing in Renewable Energy Sector
As the effects of the pandemic and invasion of Ukraine continue to have ripple effects across Europe and the globe, renewable energy is becoming more and more important.
August 3, 2023
Dealsuite among top 250 fastest growing companies
Dealsuite has been recognised as one of the 250 most innovative and fastest growing companies in the Netherlands.
July 27, 2023
How investors can impress founders
Many entrepreneurs aren’t impressed by their investors. More than one-in-four founders said in a recent survey that their biggest external investor failed to perform above expectations in any area.
July 18, 2023
Why ESG is something that your company can't afford to overlook
As ESG continues to evolve, those with the right knowledge and data will gain a competitive edge by integrating ESG principles into robust value creation plans, targeted due diligence processes and compelling exit strategies.
July 17, 2023
M&A mid-market trends report 2023
The M&A landscape is rapidly evolving, with both listed and large companies getting involved in midmarket M&A and professionalizing their capabilities.
July 12, 2023
Steady as she goes: Why transport and logistics companies are proving resilient despite geopolitical tensions
Technological advances in the transport and logistics sector have led to much greater efficiencies, which has allowed supply chains to become increasingly complex during the past two decades.
July 6, 2023
Trixxo, Alfa Consultants and Dealsuite – a solid partnership for fast growth
For the fast-growing employment agency Trixxo, the partnership between Dealsuite and Alfa Consultants is the solution for achieving its M&A ambitions. After all: taking swift and meticulous action is key.
June 19, 2023
Changing Dynamics in Austrian M&A Market: An Interview with M&A Professional and Legal Expert Philipp Kapl
2022 was a strong year for private equity and corporate deals, but much of that heat has cooled down in 2023. This is due to high inflation, skills shortages, supply chain issues, and war.
May 30, 2023
Vendor loans: an effective way to improve deal flow
In an M&A transaction funded by a vendor loan, it is the seller – not a bank – that provides the buyer with the financing required to conclude the deal and pay it off over time.
May 10, 2023
Royal Kaak: “We offer start-ups the perfect opportunity to scale up sustainably”
For Royal Kaak, sustainability also goes beyond mere compliance with laws and regulations. Given current energy prices, for example, the company’s customers urgently need the most efficient technology so that they can keep their bread somewhat affordable.
May 8, 2023
Higher inflation and interest rates are driving buy-side risk aversion
Jarmo Kuusivuori, CEO of Finnish M&A advisory firm Wolfcorner, says that he has seen buyers acting more cautiously . “Private equity like their portfolio companies to get part of their funding from the banks, and that’s getting more difficult,” he says. “At the very least, deals are taking more time as companies have to find alternative funding sources.”
May 2, 2023
The power of staying “cautiously greedy” in M&A
The GFC was magnitudes worse than what we’ve been living through today but there are similarities. As in ‘21 and ‘22, M&A deal volumes before ‘08 were at record highs (+40% from the dot.com era). The crash initiated a seismic downshift and caused many to halt buying programmes. An understandable reaction, grounded in evolution.
April 18, 2023
How are rising rates and inflation affecting company valuations?
Rising interest rates and higher prices are affecting the valuation of companies. Inflation in the eurozone might have fallen slightly from its peak of 10.6% in October 2022, but companies are still feeling the pain.
April 13, 2023
Societex: ‘It’s like a think-tank for us’
For Lincoln, Dealsuite was instrumental in helping to find opportunities. After posting a buy-side mandate on the platform, Beaurain was soon contacted by an M&A banker in the Netherlands who saw the potential for a deal with The Executive Network (TEN), a group of Dutch recruitment consulting businesses that included Whyz Executive Search.
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