Energetika a utility

ODBORNÍCI NA M&A V OBLASTI ENERGETIKY A UTILIT

Odvětví energetiky a utilit se pohybuje na pomezí technologického pokroku a složitých regulatorních opatření. Stále naléhavější potřeba udržitelné energetiky a výzvy spojené s přechodem na nové technologie udržují toto odvětví v pohybu a nabízejí jedinečné, časově omezené příležitosti pro ty, kteří mají přístup ke správnému poradenství ve správnou chvíli.

V IMAP využíváme hluboké znalosti trendů v odvětví, odborné zkušenosti v oblasti regulace a neocenitelné mezinárodní kontakty, abychom našim klientům poskytli exkluzivní výhodu v tomto rychle se měnícím a vysoce ziskovém odvětví.

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.

Latest trends:

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

combined reported value exceeding €580 billion.

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.