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Los mercados de consumidores y venta al por menor son cambiantes por naturaleza. Las empresas de éxito deben adaptarse constantemente a los cambios en los estilos de vida y las preferencias, al tiempo que mejoran el valor que ofrecen a sus clientes. En la era digital, estos cambios son cada vez más rápidos, ya que los nuevos actores y los modelos directos al fabricante desafían a este sector tradicionalmente consolidado.
Con los contactos y conocimientos adecuados, el cambio se convierte en una oportunidad. Las decisiones estratégicas necesarias para mantener la posición en el mercado y aprovechar las economías de escala en este contexto abren puertas apasionantes a las fusiones y adquisiciones. Los asesores de IMAP combinan una profunda experiencia y contactos en la industria con la excelencia en la ejecución, para llevar a cabo las operaciones más lucrativas y estratégicamente inteligentes en este sector.
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.
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.
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.
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.
IMAP is consistently ranked in the top 10 middle market M&A advisories worldwide
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