TRANSPORT IN LOGISTIKA

VODILNI SVETOVALCI ZA M&A NA PODROČJU TRANSPORTA IN LOGISTIKE

Svetlobna hitrost dostave, upravljanje naročil 24/7 transparentnost v realnem času. Zahteve spletnega nakupovanja in e-trgovine presegajo zmožnosti podjetij s področja transporta in logistike, da prilagodijo svoje procese. Mnoga se odločajo za strategijo prevzemov, da bi ostala v igri. Miselnost “kupi namesto da narediš sam” ustvarja odlično okolje za velike priložnosti za združitve in prevzeme, saj se vzdolž celotne dobavne verige pojavljajo novi poslovni modeli in inovativna partnerstva.

S svojimi neprekosljivimi globalnimi stiki in preteklimi dosežki v panogi transporta in logistike vam IMAP-ovi svetovalci omogočajo dostop do najbolj inteligentnih strateških priložnosti korak pred časom in z odličnostjo izvedbe za sklenitev optimalnega posla.

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.

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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

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.