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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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April 3, 2023
Dealsuite raises growth capital from investor Value8
The international M&A platform Dealsuite has secured an investment from publicly listed investment firm Value8.
March 21, 2023
Investors grow stronger due to rising interest rates
Falling tech valuations have created a domino effect. A dramatic drop in the stock price or a weak investment round for an individual company has led to lower valuations for industry peers.
March 15, 2023
European M&A Monitor March 2023
The results of this monitor survey confirm again that companies with a low EBITDA have a lower multiple than companies with a high EBITDA. The influence of company size on EBITDA multiples paid is presented in Figure 5.
Despite a significant drop in transaction volume, dealmakers remain optimistic
The second half of 2022 was far from straightforward for global M&A. Taking a deeper look into Dealsuite’s core markets, the impacts of ongoing war in Ukraine, inflation and rising interest rates have been felt throughout the European M&A market.
March 2, 2023
The M&A sector – gender diversity is becoming the new norm
The work involved with M&A practice has a bit of everything for people (men and women) who find finance interesting and are passionate about business and providing high-quality service.
February 28, 2023
M&A Monitor February 2023
In H2-2022, fired by rising energy prices, inflation spiked, forcing central banks worldwide to push interest rates to levels not seen in over a decade. In the UK, the Bank of England hiked the base rate from 0.25% in January 2022 to 4% at year end.
These are the most important findings of the UK&I M&A monitor, the periodic survey from Dealsuite that looks into M&A market trends in the UK&I. Our research was drawn from 327 M&A advisory firms that focus on companies with a revenue of EUR1-200mn.
February 21, 2023
Buying small but thinking big: why it’s not a ‘scope or scale’ decision for Vitec
Although decentralisation affords a great deal of independence for the business units, it also requires a particularly strong culture to tie them together. Building a network that facilitates knowledge-sharing is an important part of this at Vitec.
January 24, 2023
Opinion: Reasons to be upbeat on UK M&A
When compared to the tumult of 2022, there seems a sense of relative calm in UK markets. Yes, the UK has problems – but the economic outlook isn’t as gloomy as 6 months ago. Earlier this month, it was reported that the UK economy unexpectedly grew in November, boosted by demand for services in tech and hospitality.
January 20, 2023
Being acquired by a larger company doesn’t always mean that you’ll lose your identity. Quite the opposite …
Hoppenbrouwers’ growth strategy follows the premise of joint stability. Together, the installation services companies can withstand crises. Together, they strengthen their positioning in different markets, segments and regions.
Why mid-market M&A is expected to thrive in 2023
To better understand what 2022 was like for those working in M&A, and to get an idea of what can be expected in 2023, we talked to M&A professionals who all agreed that mid-market transactions held up well despite the economic challenges.
January 16, 2023
How M&A tech can solve your skills shortage
This strategy of acquihiring is particularly common in the healthcare and IT sectors, where the demand for skilled professionals is exceptionally high, but skill shortages are common across these sectors.
December 6, 2022
Exitpartner: Why investors are looking to Sweden’s ESG edge
At the mid-market level, ESG is often about more than just formal policies and practices. How a company presents itself to investors can be just as important. Anders Bley, a Stockholm-based broker at Exitpartner, has seen investors walk away from a deal at the last minute after an owner expressed some old-fashioned social attitudes.
December 1, 2022
RDCP Group & Dealsuite: The Benefits of Virtual Dealmaking
As an entrepreneur with a young family, one of the key benefits Sameer has found of being predominantly virtual is that he can devote more time to the things that matter
November 17, 2022
Opinion: Why corporates are turning to Dealsuite for divestitures
Divestitures occur at all times in an economic cycle, and when completed during periods of uncertainty, they can allow corporates to create focus, increase output, and alter strategy.
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