We are delighted to present the CMS Emerging Europe M&A Report 2024/25.
Beyond the economic and geopolitical challenges, there are reasons for optimism about the future of dealmaking in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE): renewed prosperity, economic competitiveness, increasing digitalisation and energy transition. Inflation has largely receded and interest rates are gradually beginning to follow. The dynamic CEE markets remain a prominent feature of the international investment landscape with transaction volumes remaining at a similar level to recent years.
Findings from the CMS Emerging Europe M&A 2024/25 report, published in cooperation with EMIS, demonstrate the resilience of dealmakers and investors, who are poised to capitalise on opportunities presented by growing businesses in the CEE region - home to some very well-managed companies with enormous potential.
Key findings
- Transaction volumes ended the year on a positive note, up by 8% at 1,281 deals compared with 1,186 in 2023 - a five-year high overall.
- By recorded deal value, the largest sectors were Energy & Utilities, Real Estate & Construction and Food & Beverage.
- PE investors were involved in 278 deals, up by 12.6% on 2023, with an aggregate deal value of EUR 13.88 bn, down by 11.4% year-on-year.
- Cross-border deal activity remained strong in 2024, with an increase from 745 to 776 deals last year, although values decreased from EUR 35.5 bn to EUR 23.3 bn. Domestic deal volumes rose from 441 to 505, while values picked up by 39.7% to EUR 2.4 bn.
- Levels of M&A activity in 2024 demonstrate the continued resilience of CEE markets.
Visit our website and download the report.
Emerging Europe M&A Report - Power Breakfast & Networking Event in Warsaw
Event details
Date:
25 February 2025
Time:
09:00 - 12:00 CET
Location:
CMS Varso Tower
Chmielna 69
00-801 Warsaw Poland
A Power Breakfast & Networking Event will take place in Warsaw on February 25, where we will present and discuss the key insights from the report together with EMIS.
