With inflation nearing target and the ECB holding rates steady, EMEA’s economic outlook is beginning to stabilize. Yet dealmakers remain cautious – prioritizing earnings visibility and strategic clarity over capital costs.

High-quality assets continue to command strong premiums, even as overall deal volume slipped to a three-year low in Q3. Meanwhile, total deal value rebounded sharply, approaching levels last seen in 2022.

Will this momentum carry through to year-end? And what will drive activity as confidence returns?

Explore the answers in our latest Deal Drivers report, featuring insights and deep dives across the following regions, including spotlights on the Netherlands and Hungary:

• UK & Ireland
• DACH
• France
• Nordics
• Italy
• Iberia
• Benelux
• CEE & SEE
• Turkey, Middle East & Africa

As the region finds firmer footing, a new wave of long-term transformation – spanning energy transition, industrial modernization, and the rise of data-driven enterprise – is sustaining a resilient M&A pipeline.

Download the full report for an in-depth view of EMEA’s evolving deal landscape.