AUTOMOCIÓN
EXPERTOS EN FUSIONES Y ADQUISICIONES DE LA INDUSTRIA DEL AUTOMÓVIL
El sector de la automoción, en rápida y radical transformación, ofrece el escenario perfecto para lucrativas oportunidades de fusiones y adquisiciones, para aquellos con la experiencia necesaria para aprovechar su potencial.
Los cambios sísmicos, como los nuevos requisitos medioambientales, la aparición de la movilidad eléctrica y la conducción autónoma, y los modelos de negocio de movilidad como servicio, conforman un panorama complejo y fructífero para las ventas, el crecimiento y la inversión.
En IMAP contamos con la experiencia específica del sector y los contactos cuidadosamente cultivados para adelantarnos a los nuevos acontecimientos. Y los conocimientos prácticos para guiar a nuestros clientes a través de los retos, para obtener resultados estratégicos y financieros sobresalientes.
We advise clients operating in:
Auto and Parts Wholesalers & Retailers
Auto Engineering Services
Auto Manufacturers
Auto Parts & Components
Auto Technology & Telematics
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:
The industrial sector remains a cornerstone of global M&A activity, recording over:
combined reported value exceeding
€580 billion.
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.
Higher interest rates and inflationary pressures contributed to a decline in total deal value, from:
Geopolitical instability has introduced caution among investors, leading to slower deal flow compared to previous years.
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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IMAP is consistently ranked in the top 10 middle market M&A advisories worldwide
