MATERIALI, KEMIKALIJE IN RUDARSTVO
STROKOVNJAKI ZA M&A V SEGMENTU MATERIALOV, KEMIKALIJ IN RUDARSTVA
Kako zadovoljiti naraščajoče povpraševanje po materialih v svetu omejenih virov? Tekmovanje za iskanje odgovora je gonilo neverjetnega napredka na področju trajnostnih materialov, proizvodnih tehnik in trgovinskih odnosov. To ustvarja vabljive priložnosti za združitve in prevzeme na svetovni ravni.
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We advise clients operating in:
Agricultural Chemicals
Commodity Chemicals
Containers & Packaging
Forest Products
Mining
Mining Support Services & Equipment
Plastics
Rubber
Specialty Chemicals
Steel, Aluminum, Non-ferrous Metals
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.
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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
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.
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