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DES CONSEILLERS DE PREMIER PLAN DANS LE DOMAINE DU TRANSPORT ET DE LA LOGISTIQUE

Des livraisons ultra-rapides, une gestion des commandes 24 heures sur 24 et 7 jours sur 7, et un suivi en temps réel : les exigences en matière d’achats en ligne et de commerce électronique font que les entreprises de transport et de logistique ont du mal à adapter leurs propres processus.

Nombre d’entre elles se tournent vers des stratégies d’acquisition pour garder une longueur d’avance. Cette mentalité du « buy over make » (acheter plutôt que fabriquer) crée le contexte idéal pour des opportunités majeures de fusions-acquisitions, avec de nouveaux modèles d’entreprise et des partenariats innovants qui apparaissent tout au long de la chaîne d’approvisionnement.

Grâce à leurs contacts internationaux incomparables et à leurs antécédents dans le secteur du transport et de la logistique, les conseillers d’IMAP vous donnent accès aux opportunités stratégiques les plus pertinentes, en avance sur leur temps, avec l’excellence d’exécution nécessaire pour conclure une transaction optimale.

We advise clients operating in:

Air Freight & Logistics

Contract Logistics

Ground Freight & Logistics

Marine/Water Freight & Logistics

Passenger Transportation Services

Warehousing

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.