Highlights
- Aggregate M&A value surged 24.5% to nearly €1.2tn in 2025, signaling a shift toward high-conviction, large-scale strategic transactions
- Growth was anchored by explosive activity in several sectors as firms prioritized capital efficiency and portfolio reshaping
- Dealmakers aggressively used carve-outs and non-core divestitures to sharpen corporate focus and unlock liquidity
EMEA’s M&A landscape in 2025 was defined by resilience. Dealmakers navigated tariff shocks, energy constraints, and uneven sector performance – where clarity, scale, and strategic focus outperformed broad‑based risk‑taking.
Despite geopolitical volatility and tight financing conditions, M&A value jumped 24.5% to nearly €1.2tn, even as volumes fell. The result: fewer, bigger, higher‑conviction deals, led by TMT, financial services, and I&C.
Explore the themes, forces, and standout transactions that shaped dealmaking across EMEA in 2025, sector by sector, including:
- Forward‑looking heat chart and pipeline analysis
- Deep dives across 7 sectors
- Top 10 deals per sector by value and volume
- Advisor league tables by value and volume
Download the latest Deal Drivers report for a sector-by-sector breakdown of the forces shaping M&A in 2025 and what they mean for the year ahead.
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