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M&A SPECIALISTEN IN DE sector INFRASTRUCTUUR

Door de cruciale rol in de ontwikkeling van steden, transport en communicatie is deze sector van groot belang in onze economische groei en welzijn.Infrastructuurprojecten zijn groter, complexer en kapitaalintensiever dan bijna elke andere sector. Met een achtergrond van snelle verstedelijking, opkomende markten en verschuivende overheidsprioriteiten, vereist het benutten van de kansen in deze steeds veranderende sector een bedrijf met een internationaal bereik en lokale expertise.

Bij IMAP zijn we goed op de hoogte van de regelgeving, financieringsstructuren en marktdynamiek die specifiek zijn voor deze unieke sector. Of het nu gaat om het financieren van nieuwe constructies of het helpen van klanten bij het kopen en verkopen van bestaande infrastructuuractiva, wij zetten ons met toewijding in voor het plannen en uitvoeren van de beste strategie voor tastbare resultaten.

We advise clients operating in:

Airports, Operators & Services

Highways & Railways

Marine Port Operators & Services

Public Buildings/Facilities

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.