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July 10, 2025
M&A mid-market trends report 2025
Market trends: The M&A landscape is evolving rapidly. Most listed and large companies are now active in mid-market M&A and are professionalising their capabilities. Mid-market companies are becoming more active, with many new entrants recognising the attractiveness of this segment due to: 1) its large number of companies, 2) the financial and operational optimisation opportunities, and 3) the ability to participate on both the buy-side and sell-side. Demand for investment opportunities is high, and sellers can expect multiple serious buyers. Factors such as industry convergence, the demand for ESG and DEI, and economic volatility are diversifying M&A objectives and deal structures. Additionally, the rise of search funds is notable, with more entrepreneurs becoming first-time CEOs by acquiring established businesses through the ETA model, offering a quicker and less risky path to business ownership.
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June 30, 2022
Programmatic M&A: the route to sustainable value creation?
Companies that regularly and systematically pursue M&A opportunities in the lower mid-market, outperform those that don’t
May 18, 2022
How to avoid FOMO in M&A - The genuine risk of missing out
April 26, 2022
The network of corporate M&A teams is not unlimited. Or is it?
A healthy financial position and a clear desire for growth are vital to a company’s M&A strategy. But the scope of the traditional network only stretches so far.
April 5, 2022
The impact of small firm premium on EBITDA multiples
Size is likely the main reason for the difference between EBITDA multiples. Smaller firms tend to be valued lower.
March 9, 2022
Valuation differences spark cross-border deals
Compared to neighboring countries, companies in the United Kingdom and Ireland are sold for relatively high prices.
February 17, 2022
Unlocking the lower mid-market opportunity
Strategic buyers and private equity firms are increasingly chasing acquisition opportunities in the lower middle market.
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.
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