The new deal team: EMEA

What EMEA dealmakers reveal about AI-driven M&A

AI is becoming a core part of the M&A toolkit across EMEA. But what does that mean for dealmakers?

From sourcing opportunities to conducting due diligence, dealmakers are using AI to work faster and more effectively. Yet while 60% say AI improves their ability to address buyer and seller questions at scale, its role remains limited in the moments that matter most: only 17% report extensive use during deal closing.

Based on a survey of senior M&A professionals in the region, The new deal team: EMEA examines where AI is creating value today, how leading firms are putting it into practice, and why 72% believe firms that fail to adopt AI will struggle to compete within five years.

Featuring case studies from SAP and CNX Therapeutics, it reveals how EMEA dealmakers are combining AI-powered efficiency with human expertise to drive better outcomes

Discover:

• How AI is being applied across the M&A lifecycle in EMEA and how it stacks up against the other regions
• Where firms are generating the greatest value from adoption
• How deal teams are adapting their skills, processes, and decision-making
• Lessons from organizations already embedding AI into M&A

Read The new deal team: EMEA and learn how EMEA dealmakers are combining AI-powered efficiency with the judgment, expertise, and leadership that ultimately drive successful outcomes.