M&A Trends & Intelligence

June 11, 2026

M&A Mid-Market Trends Report June 2026

Every year, the M&A market shifts. But the 2026 edition of Dealsuite's M&A Mid-Market Trends Report captures something more than a normal cycle. Across market structure, strategy, execution, and technology, the direction of travel is consistent: the mid-market is growing faster, attracting more players, and raising the bar for everyone in it. Here is what the report tells us.

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June 4, 2026

AB Key Secures Strategic Partner to Drive Next Phase of Growth

When AB Key LLP decided the time was right to find a strategic partner for the next phase of growth, founder Robert Douglas and his advisors at Gerald Edelman agreed on one thing: this was not just about numbers. It was about finding a partner who understands the value of long-standing relationships, technical expertise, and a reputation built over decades.

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March 12, 2026

European Monitor March 2026

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 second half of 2025.

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March 12, 2026

European M&A Valuation Gap Closes

These are key findings from the latest edition of the Dealsuite European M&A Monitor, based on firsthand input from 848 M&A advisory firms active in the European mid-market (companies with revenues between €1 million and €200 million).

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March 5, 2026

Exit Age Declines to 55 as Nordic Entrepreneurs Sell Earlier

Entrepreneurs in the Nordics are increasingly choosing to exit at a younger age, with the average age of a selling entrepreneur declining from 59 to 55 over the past decade. This trend is closely linked to age-related factors, which remain the main reason for selling a business. Often combined with the absence of succession within the family or company, these factors account for 35% of transactions.At the same time, transaction activity increased again in the second half of 2025. These are key findings from the latest edition of the Dealsuite Nordic M&A Monitor, based on input from M&A advisory firms active in the lower and mid-market across Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.

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March 5, 2026

Nordic M&A Monitor March 2026

This report consolidates research performed by Dealsuite, the leading Nordic and international platform for M&A transactions. It contains statistics and trends for the Nordic M&A mid-market (enterprises with a revenue between € 1 million and € 200 million) over the second half of 2025.Dealsuite contacted 296 M&A advisory firms operating within the Nordic M&A mid-market.

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March 5, 2026

Entrepreneurs Sell Earlier as Exit Age Drops from 64 to 59 in Southern Europe

A generational transition is increasingly shaping the M&A landscape in Southern Europe. Age is the primary driver behind business sales, accounting for 54% of all transactions, while the average age of selling entrepreneurs has fallen from 64 to 59 over the past decade. At the same time, deal activity has gained further momentum despite persistent market uncertainty, confirming that volatility has become the new normal in the region’s mid-market.These findings are drawn from the latest edition of the Dealsuite Southern Europe M&A Monitor, based on input from M&A advisory firms active in the lower and mid-market segment in Italy, Spain, Portugal and Greece.

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March 5, 2026

Southern Europe M&A Monitor March 2026

This report consolidates research performed by Dealsuite, the leading tool for M&A transactions. It contains statistics and trends for the Southern European M&A mid-market (enterprises with a revenue between €1 million and €200 million) across Spain, Italy, Greece, and Portugal over the second half of 2025. The aim of this study is to create periodic insights that improve the Southern European market’s transparency and to serve as a benchmark for M&A professionals. We are convinced that sharing information within our network leads to an improved quality and volume of deals.

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February 26, 2026

CEE M&A Monitor February 2026

This report consolidates research performed by Dealsuite, the leading CEE and international platform for M&A transactions. It contains statistics and trends for the CEE M&A mid-market (enterprises with a revenue between €1 million and €50 million) over the second half of 2025. Dealsuite contacted 462 M&A advisory firms operating within the CEE M&A mid-market.

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February 26, 2026

UK&I M&A Monitor February 2026

This report consolidates research performed by Dealsuite, the leading UK&I and international platform for M&A transactions. It contains statistics and trends for the UK&I M&A mid-market (enterprises with a revenue between £1 million and £200 million) over the second half of 2025. Dealsuite contacted 435 M&A advisory firms operating within the UK&I M&A mid-market. The aim of this study is to create periodic insights that improve the UK&I market’s transparency and to serve as a benchmark for M&A professionals. We are convinced that sharing information within our network leads to an improved quality and volume of deals.

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February 26, 2026

Age Combined with Lack of Succession Drives Business Sales in CEE

Age combined with the absence of succession remains the most important reason for selling a business in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), accounting for 47% of all transactions. At the same time, entrepreneurs are exiting at a younger age: over the past decade, the average age of a selling business owner has declined from 61 to 59. These are key findings from the latest edition of the Dealsuite CEE M&A Monitor, based on input from 109 M&A advisory firms active in the CEE mid-market (companies with revenues between €1 million and €50 million).

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February 26, 2026

Age and Lack of Succession Main Reason for Business Sales in the UK

Age combined with the absence of succession remains the most common reason for selling a business in the United Kingdom & Ireland (UK&I), accounting for 41% of all transactions. At the same time, entrepreneurs are exiting at a younger age: over the past decade, the average age of a selling business owner has declined from 59 to 56.These are key findings from the latest edition of the Dealsuite UK&I M&A Monitor, based on input from 106 M&A advisory firms active in the UK&I mid-market (companies with revenues between £1 million and £200 million).

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December 11, 2025

Pushing too hard is counterproductive: why clear communication and a solid integration plan are crucial in acquisitions

Finding the right moment for integration is essential to the success of a buy-and-build strategy. Both parties must be ready. Especially in owner-managed and family businesses, cultural and emotional factors play a significant role, according to the experience of Bolster Investment Partners.

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November 27, 2025

Private Equity Monitor: Nearly Half of Exits Postponed

Amid ongoing macroeconomic headwinds and cautious capital markets, European private equity (PE) firms are lengthening their investment horizons and delaying exits, according to the European Private Equity Monitor 2026, the latest research publication from Dealsuite, Europe’s leading M&A platform.Over the past months, we worked with 532 private equity professionals from leading firms across Europe to analyse the current state of the European private equity market. The report reveals a mid-market segment navigating extended investment horizons and postponed exits, with growing confidence in improving exit conditions and higher acquisition activity ahead.

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November 27, 2025

European Private Equity Monitor 2026

This report marks the third edition of the annual European Private Equity Monitor, a research initiative by Dealsuite, Europe’s leading platform for M&A transactions. It offers key insights into the latest statistics and trends shaping the European Private Equity landscape. This study draws on the expertise of 532 Private Equity professionals from leading firms throughout Europe.

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