Energija i komunalne usluge
STRUČNJACI ZA M&A U SEKTORU ENERGIJE I KOMUNALNIH USLUGA
Sektor energetike i komunalnih usluga djeluje na raskrsnici tehnološkog napretka i regulatorne složenosti. Sve veća hitnost za rješenja održive energije i izazovi tranzicije se nastavljaju, održavajući industriju u fluktuaciji i nudeći jedinstvene, vremenski osjetljive prilike za one koji imaju pristup pravom savjetu u pravom trenutku.
U IMAP-u koristimo naše duboko razumijevanje industrijskih trendova, specijalističko regulatorno iskustvo i neprocjenjive međunarodne veze kako bismo našim klijentima pružili ekskluzivnu prednost u ovom brzo mijenjajućem i visoko profitabilnom sektoru.
We advise clients operating in:
Alternative & Renewable: Wind, Solar, Geothermal, Tidal
Biomass & Biogas fuels
Coal
Electricity Services
Electricity Utilities
Ethanol, Biodiesel & other renewable fuels
Gasoline retail and distribution
Hydroelectric (conventional) generation
Hydrogen
Natural Gas & Coal-fired electricity generation
Natural Gas Distribution Utilities
Oil & Gas
Other Petroleum Products for energy use
Waste Management
Water Managament
Water Utilities & Services
Industrial M&A Market Trends and Insights
2024 recorded 1,750 deals, marking a decline from 2,592 transactions in 2023 due to economic uncertainty.
The median transaction value in 2024 was €17M, aligning with the trend of mid-market acquisitions.
85% of completed transactions involved majority stake acquisitions, while 15% were minority deals, asset purchases, or spinoffs.
Geographical Market Trends
North America and Europe dominated M&A activity, contributing to 83% of total deal volume between 2019 and 2024.
The US (45%) led transaction volumes, followed by the UK (9%), China (4%), France (4%), and Germany (4%).
Cross-border transactions accounted for 30% of total activity, while 70% remained domestic.
Buyer Type and Investment Trends
Strategic buyers dominated the space, accounting for 80% of all transactions.
Financial buyers (20%) have maintained a steady presence, focusing on larger assets with an average deal size of €85M, compared to €17M for strategic buyers.
Private Equity (PE) activity remains robust, with 52% of European PE fundraising coming from the UK & Ireland in FY23.
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Industrial M&A Market Trends and Insights
The industrial sector remains a cornerstone of global M&A activity, recording over:
18,000 completed transactions between 2019 - 2024
Key Investment Trends
Industrial M&A continues to evolve amid shifting economic conditions, geopolitical uncertainty, and rapid technological change. Although deal volumes have fluctuated, investor appetite, particularly within the mid-market, remains strong.
Impact of Macroeconomic Conditions
Higher interest rates and inflationary pressures contributed to a decline in total deal value, from:
€69B in 2023 to €57B in 2024.
Geopolitical instability has introduced caution among investors, leading to slower deal flow compared to previous years.
Shift Toward Mid-Market Transactions
Mid-sized transactions now dominate industrial M&A, reflecting investor focus on strategic growth opportunities and operational synergies that deliver faster value creation.
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