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September 29, 2026

Structure creates freedom: business succession doesn't start with the successor

Most family business owners know they will one day step back, yet succession is almost always tackled too late. Boardtrust founders Femke Storm and Ron Nap explain why clear governance, defined roles and professional management make handovers smoother, and businesses more attractive to buyers.

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September 3, 2026

European M&A Monitor September 2026

Thank you for taking the time to read this eighth edition of the European M&A Monitor. This report consolidates research conducted by Dealsuite, the leading European platform for M&A transactions. It provides statistics and trends for the European M&A mid-market (enterprises with a revenue between €1 million and €200 million) over the first half of 2026. A total of 815 M&A advisory firms took part in this research, together responsible for a substantial share of transactions in the European mid-market. The aim of this study is to create periodic insights that improve transparency and serve as a benchmark for anyone professionally active in the M&A market. We are convinced that sharing information within our network leads to an improved quality and volume of deals.

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September 3, 2026

Sellers' Valuation Expectations Too High in Half of European M&A Deal Processes

In half of all European M&A transactions, advisors report that sellers' valuation expectations are too high, a gap that averages 25% and breaks the deal in 29% of those cases. At the same time, sentiment is strengthening, with 82% of advisors now optimistic about H2-2026. These are key findings from the latest edition of the Dealsuite European M&A Monitor, based on input from 815 M&A advisory firms active in the European mid-market (companies with revenues between €1 million and €200 million).

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