Zakelijke dienstverlening
Subsectors we serve
Bedrijven in deze branche bieden expertise en ondersteuning op diverse gebieden, waardoor andere organisaties kunnen groeien en slagen. De Zakelijke dienstverlening sector is daardoor een essentiële schakel in de moderne zakelijke wereld. Het is ook een sector die voortdurend evolueert door technologische vooruitgang en veranderende zakelijke behoeften. Het is van cruciaal belang voor zakelijke dienstverleners om flexibel te zijn en op de hoogte te blijven van de nieuwste trends. Digitalisering en data-analyse spelen steeds grotere rollen.
In een veranderend economisch klimaat richten slimme bedrijven zich op specialisatie en geven ze prioriteit aan activiteiten met een hoge omzet. De daaropvolgende hausse in outsourcing en just-in-time of tijdelijke contracten heeft de vraag naar alle soorten zakelijke diensten doen toenemen. Er ontstaan ook veelbelovende nieuwe subsectoren binnen werving, screening en talentmanagement, zoals human capital data en analytics en digitale banenmarkten.
Bij IMAP hebben we een goed inzicht in de drijvende krachten van deze dynamische sector. Met behulp van onze ongeëvenaarde expertise en toegang tot belangrijke internationale spelers begeleiden we onze klanten naar strategische partnerschappen en groeimogelijkheden voor de lange termijn.
We advise clients operating in:
Advertising and Marketing Services
Employment & HR Services
Exhibition & Conference Services
Facilities Management & Environmental Services
Industrial & Office Equipment Rental
Industrial Design & Specialized Engineering Services
Legal, Accounting, Tax & Management Consulting Services
Maintenance & Repair Services
Media Production
Printing & Publishing
Professional Services & Consulting
Security Services & Cleaning Services
Translation & Interpretation 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:
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
