Research papers

November 28, 2024

European Private Equity Monitor 2025

The PE Monitor 2025 by Dealsuite offers insights into statistics and trends within the European Private Equity market.

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November 28, 2024

2024 challenges set the stage for a promising year ahead in Private Equity

The European Private Equity market is showing conservative signs of recovery after a challenging 2024. With nearly half of scheduled exits postponed in 2024, more exits and acquisitions are expected in 2025. Raising capital remains challenging, but is expected to improve.

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October 17, 2024

The Impact of the Energy Transition on M&A is Driving Greener Deals

With net-zero targets for many companies on the rise — and showing no signs of slowing down — more and more companies are turning to mergers and acquisitions to help with their transition to greener and more sustainable energy solutions.

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October 3, 2024

Valuation Disparities in the Technology Sector

When assessing a company's value, various factors come into play, and size is one of the most important.

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September 26, 2024

ETAs: an increasingly popular route to business ownership

Instead of building a startup from scratch, the entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA) model allows talented business people to raise capital and acquire firms that already have an established market positioning, offering a faster and less risky path to business ownership.

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September 5, 2024

European M&A Market Surges in H1-2024

The European M&A mid-market is showing renewed strength in 2024, marking a notable shift in market dynamics, according to the latest European M&A Monitor by Dealsuite.

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September 5, 2024

European M&A Monitor September 2024

This is the latest EU M&A Monitor. This report consolidates research performed by Dealsuite, the leading European platform for M&A transactions. It contains statistics and trends for the Western-European M&A mid-market (enterprises with a revenue between €1 million and €200 million) over the first half of 2024.

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August 29, 2024

M&A Market Records Uptick

These are the most important findings of the UK&I M&A monitor, the periodic survey from Dealsuite that looks into M&A market trends in the UK&I.

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August 29, 2024

M&A Monitor August 2024

This report consolidates research performed by Dealsuite, the leading UK&I and international platform for M&A transactions.

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August 29, 2024

CEE SME M&A Market Shows Strong Activity in H1-2024

Dealsuite produced its first M&A Monitor for Central and Eastern Europe.

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August 29, 2024

CEE M&A Monitor August 2024

The aim of this study is to create periodic insights that improve the CEE market’s transparency and to serve as a benchmark for M&A professionals.

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July 23, 2024

M&A mid-market trends report 2024

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are becoming increasingly popular each year, driven by mid- and long-term trends.

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July 3, 2024

M&A as an exit strategy

Family-owned businesses are a significant component of Spain's economic landscape, and many are now facing critical succession planning issues.

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June 25, 2024

ESG is (much) more than a required number in M&A

For some organisations, collecting data for ESG still feels like a mandatory task. However, in practice, these data provide extensive insights into internal business processes.

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June 18, 2024

Sector Monitor: Transportation & Logistics 2024

Thank you for taking the time to read this European sector monitor on the Transportation & Logistics sector.

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June 6, 2024

Growing interest from foreign investors in Norway

Norway is proving a prime target for international investors looking to capitalise on new growth and diversification opportunities.

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May 28, 2024

Preserving the soul in family business succession: how do you do it?

Bolster Investment Partners is a long-term investor in family businesses, acquiring both minority and majority stakes with a unique portfolio of 20 Dutch b2b companies.

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May 21, 2024

Untapped potential in the Commercial Due Diligence process

Throughout the acquisition process, Commercial Due Diligence (CDD) has traditionally been viewed as a necessary, but typically routine, exercise.

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May 16, 2024

Wieger Houtman: driving force behind M&A transformation

As Head of Corporate Accounts, Wieger is focused on Dealsuite's newest customer group: the so-called strategic buyers.

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May 14, 2024

A pharma acquisition doesn’t have to be just with familiar faces

During the acquisition of one of the last pharmacies of Bartje Pharmacies, Quekel got to know Jacques de Vries as a solid negotiator on the other side of the deal table

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April 23, 2024

For a successful buy-and-build strategy, the key is to: 'Work smart, not hard.'

Continuously expanding while also offering quality. It's a great concept, but how can you fully leverage Dealsuite in a successful buy-and-build strategy?

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April 16, 2024

Press Release: Dealsuite Partners with Cyndx to Revolutionize M&A Deal Sourcing in Europe

Dealsuite, the premier platform for M&A deal sourcing in Europe, has announced a partnership with Cyndx Networks.

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April 10, 2024

Exploring Poland: an increasingly attractive M&A destination

Poland has emerged as a compelling destination for M&A activity over recent years.

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March 21, 2024

Valuing the entrepreneur: a longer-term view on M&A

At BeStacking, entrepreneurs are actively encouraged to remain invested after they leave.

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March 5, 2024

CEE Dealmakers Insights: European and CEE M&A advisors optimistic about the CEE M&A Market for 2024

The recent study, which includes views from both Western Europe and Central and Eastern Europe, shows important results that highlight the changing world of mergers and acquisitions.

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March 5, 2024

CEE Dealmaker insights

The first edition of the Dealmaker Insights for Central and Eastern Europe, a study conducted by Dealsuite, is here! This report includes a summary of the (Western) European M&A Monitor by Dealsuite, CEE-mid-market-specific findings (companies with a revenue between €1 million and €50 million) and insights of selected CEE-dealmakers.

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February 27, 2024

Western-European M&A market rebounds: stable EBITDA, surge in deals, and bright H1-2024 outlook

These are the most important findings of the UK&I M&A monitor, the periodic survey from Dealsuite that looks into M&A market trends in the UK&I.

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February 27, 2024

European M&A Monitor February 2024

This is the latest EU M&A Monitor. This report consolidates research performed by Dealsuite, the leading European platform for M&A transactions. It contains statistics and trends for the Western-European M&A mid-market (enterprises with a revenue between €1 million and €200 million) over the second half of 2023.

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February 20, 2024

UK&I M&A Market Shows Recovery: Increased Transaction Activity Observed

These are the most important findings of the UK&I M&A monitor, the periodic survey from Dealsuite that looks into M&A market trends in the UK&I.

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February 20, 2024

M&A Monitor February 2024

This is the latest UK&I M&A Monitor. This report consolidates research performed by Dealsuite, the leading UK&I and international platform for M&A transactions. It contains statistics and trends for the UK&I M&A mid-market (enterprises with a revenue between £1 million and £200 million).

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January 25, 2024

M&A process in rapid overhaul: how smarter working and technology are transforming the mid-market

Tight macroeconomic conditions, the rising cost of financing, and continued geopolitical uncertainties weighed on the M&A sector in 2023.

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December 14, 2023

Man versus machine: why relationships come first in Asian M&A

Investment connectivity between Europe and Asia has risen steadily, fuelled by the rapid economic growth of Asian countries and collaborative efforts from policymakers on both sides.

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December 7, 2023

How online platforms can maximise deal success in 2024

Building a trusted network is key to successful M&A deal origination but doing so takes expertise, focus, and a great deal of time and effort.

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November 30, 2023

A look into the UK healthcare & life science market

The UK healthcare and life science markets have evolved to become one of the largest in the world.

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November 21, 2023

57% of PE professionals postponed their planned exits for 2023

57% of PE professionals postponed their planned exits for 2023

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November 21, 2023

European Private Equity Monitor 2024

This report by Dealsuite offers insights into statistics and trends within the European Private Equity market.

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November 7, 2023

Verder International: ‘ESG is increasingly becoming a part of the evaluation’

Cultural and ESG standards also come into play when assessing an acquisition candidate.

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October 17, 2023

Is the due diligence process getting longer and more complex?

Beyond economic concerns, there are other factors that are also playing a role in contributing to a longer due diligence process.

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October 10, 2023

Meeting the changing demands of tech M&A

IT companies have long been popular M&A targets because of their innovative technologies, fast growth potential, loyal customer bases and global footprints.

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October 3, 2023

Mid-market companies are driving a resurgence in cross-border M&A

Inflation is stabilising, interest rates may have hit their peak and smaller companies with access to cash are driving a resurgence in mid-market M&A deals

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September 26, 2023

BoConcept franchise model offers portfolio diversification

Franchising offers a unique proposition for investors looking at opportunities beyond conventional M&A.

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September 14, 2023

Quality over quantity: Hornblower's recent deal with Majestic group and RDCP group

UK-based firm Hornblower has advised owners of SMEs on the sale of their businesses for more than 15 years.

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September 5, 2023

European M&A Monitor September 2023

This report consolidates research performed by Dealsuite, the leading European platform for M&A transactions

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September 5, 2023

Decrease in buyer appetite for SME companies, yet M&A outlook is optimistic

The challenging economic situation caused another decrease in the average European EBITDA multiple from 5.2 to 5.1.

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August 29, 2023

Number of interested buyers for SME companies decreased, yet M&A outlook is optimistic

More positively, when compared to the second half of 2022, it was encouraging to see the number of transactions had grown and, despite ongoing uncertainty, the average EBITDA multiple remaining stable.

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August 29, 2023

M&A Monitor August 2023

Report consolidates research by Dealsuite, the leading UK&I and international platform for M&A transactions. Statistics and trends for the UK&I M&A mid-market over the first half of 2023.

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August 11, 2023

The Future of Energy: M&A Activities Increasing in Renewable Energy Sector

As the effects of the pandemic and invasion of Ukraine continue to have ripple effects across Europe and the globe, renewable energy is becoming more and more important.

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August 3, 2023

Dealsuite among top 250 fastest growing companies

Dealsuite has been recognised as one of the 250 most innovative and fastest growing companies in the Netherlands.

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July 27, 2023

How investors can impress founders

Many entrepreneurs aren’t impressed by their investors. More than one-in-four founders said in a recent survey that their biggest external investor failed to perform above expectations in any area.

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July 18, 2023

Why ESG is something that your company can't afford to overlook

As ESG continues to evolve, those with the right knowledge and data will gain a competitive edge by integrating ESG principles into robust value creation plans, targeted due diligence processes and compelling exit strategies.

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July 17, 2023

M&A mid-market trends report 2023

The M&A landscape is rapidly evolving, with both listed and large companies getting involved in midmarket M&A and professionalizing their capabilities.

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July 12, 2023

Steady as she goes: Why transport and logistics companies are proving resilient despite geopolitical tensions

Technological advances in the transport and logistics sector have led to much greater efficiencies, which has allowed supply chains to become increasingly complex during the past two decades.

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July 6, 2023

Trixxo, Alfa Consultants and Dealsuite – a solid partnership for fast growth

For the fast-growing employment agency Trixxo, the partnership between Dealsuite and Alfa Consultants is the solution for achieving its M&A ambitions. After all: taking swift and meticulous action is key.

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June 19, 2023

Changing Dynamics in Austrian M&A Market: An Interview with M&A Professional and Legal Expert Philipp Kapl

2022 was a strong year for private equity and corporate deals, but much of that heat has cooled down in 2023. This is due to high inflation, skills shortages, supply chain issues, and war.

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May 30, 2023

Vendor loans: an effective way to improve deal flow

In an M&A transaction funded by a vendor loan, it is the seller – not a bank – that provides the buyer with the financing required to conclude the deal and pay it off over time.

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May 17, 2023

Avoid pausing M&A in a downturn

Businesses typically respond to market downturns by pausing M&A. Convention suggests that it’s too risky to do deals when the economic outlook is uncertain and financing is harder, and this is reflected in M&A deal volumes.

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May 10, 2023

Royal Kaak: “We offer start-ups the perfect opportunity to scale up sustainably”

For Royal Kaak, sustainability also goes beyond mere compliance with laws and regulations. Given current energy prices, for example, the company’s customers urgently need the most efficient technology so that they can keep their bread somewhat affordable.

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May 8, 2023

Higher inflation and interest rates are driving buy-side risk aversion

Jarmo Kuusivuori, CEO of Finnish M&A advisory firm Wolfcorner, says that he has seen buyers acting more cautiously . “Private equity like their portfolio companies to get part of their funding from the banks, and that’s getting more difficult,” he says. “At the very least, deals are taking more time as companies have to find alternative funding sources.”

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May 2, 2023

The power of staying “cautiously greedy” in M&A

The GFC was magnitudes worse than what we’ve been living through today but there are similarities. As in ‘21 and ‘22, M&A deal volumes before ‘08 were at record highs (+40% from the dot.com era). The crash initiated a seismic downshift and caused many to halt buying programmes. An understandable reaction, grounded in evolution.

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April 18, 2023

How are rising rates and inflation affecting company valuations?

Rising interest rates and higher prices are affecting the valuation of companies. Inflation in the eurozone might have fallen slightly from its peak of 10.6% in October 2022, but companies are still feeling the pain.

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April 13, 2023

Societex: ‘It’s like a think-tank for us’

For Lincoln, Dealsuite was instrumental in helping to find opportunities. After posting a buy-side mandate on the platform, Beaurain was soon contacted by an M&A banker in the Netherlands who saw the potential for a deal with The Executive Network (TEN), a group of Dutch recruitment consulting businesses that included Whyz Executive Search.

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April 3, 2023

Dealsuite raises growth capital from investor Value8

The international M&A platform Dealsuite has secured an investment from publicly listed investment firm Value8.

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March 21, 2023

Investors grow stronger due to rising interest rates

Falling tech valuations have created a domino effect. A dramatic drop in the stock price or a weak investment round for an individual company has led to lower valuations for industry peers.

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March 15, 2023

Despite a significant drop in transaction volume, dealmakers remain optimistic

The second half of 2022 was far from straightforward for global M&A. Taking a deeper look into Dealsuite’s core markets, the impacts of ongoing war in Ukraine, inflation and rising interest rates have been felt throughout the European M&A market.

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March 15, 2023

European M&A Monitor March 2023

The results of this monitor survey confirm again that companies with a low EBITDA have a lower multiple than companies with a high EBITDA. The influence of company size on EBITDA multiples paid is presented in Figure 5.

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March 2, 2023

The M&A sector – gender diversity is becoming the new norm

The work involved with M&A practice has a bit of everything for people (men and women) who find finance interesting and are passionate about business and providing high-quality service.

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February 28, 2023

Despite a significant drop in transaction volume, dealmakers remain optimistic

These are the most important findings of the UK&I M&A monitor, the periodic survey from Dealsuite that looks into M&A market trends in the UK&I. Our research was drawn from 327 M&A advisory firms that focus on companies with a revenue of EUR1-200mn.

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February 28, 2023

M&A Monitor February 2023

In H2-2022, fired by rising energy prices, inflation spiked, forcing central banks worldwide to push interest rates to levels not seen in over a decade. In the UK, the Bank of England hiked the base rate from 0.25% in January 2022 to 4% at year end.

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February 21, 2023

Buying small but thinking big: why it’s not a ‘scope or scale’ decision for Vitec

Although decentralisation affords a great deal of independence for the business units, it also requires a particularly strong culture to tie them together. Building a network that facilitates knowledge-sharing is an important part of this at Vitec.

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January 24, 2023

Opinion: Reasons to be upbeat on UK M&A

When compared to the tumult of 2022, there seems a sense of relative calm in UK markets. Yes, the UK has problems – but the economic outlook isn’t as gloomy as 6 months ago. Earlier this month, it was reported that the UK economy unexpectedly grew in November, boosted by demand for services in tech and hospitality.

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January 20, 2023

Why mid-market M&A is expected to thrive in 2023

To better understand what 2022 was like for those working in M&A, and to get an idea of what can be expected in 2023, we talked to M&A professionals who all agreed that mid-market transactions held up well despite the economic challenges.

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January 20, 2023

Being acquired by a larger company doesn’t always mean that you’ll lose your identity. Quite the opposite …

Hoppenbrouwers’ growth strategy follows the premise of joint stability. Together, the installation services companies can withstand crises. Together, they strengthen their positioning in different markets, segments and regions.

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January 16, 2023

How M&A tech can solve your skills shortage

This strategy of acquihiring is particularly common in the healthcare and IT sectors, where the demand for skilled professionals is exceptionally high, but skill shortages are common across these sectors.

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December 6, 2022

Exitpartner: Why investors are looking to Sweden’s ESG edge

At the mid-market level, ESG is often about more than just formal policies and practices. How a company presents itself to investors can be just as important. Anders Bley, a Stockholm-based broker at Exitpartner, has seen investors walk away from a deal at the last minute after an owner expressed some old-fashioned social attitudes.

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December 1, 2022

RDCP Group & Dealsuite: The Benefits of Virtual Dealmaking

As an entrepreneur with a young family, one of the key benefits Sameer has found of being predominantly virtual is that he can devote more time to the things that matter

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November 23, 2022

Digital deal sourcing connects perfect cross-border partners

Technology such as online dealing solutions, social media platforms and video calling are increasingly enabling cross-border deals like these to come to fruition.

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November 17, 2022

Opinion: Why corporates are turning to Dealsuite for divestitures

Divestitures occur at all times in an economic cycle, and when completed during periods of uncertainty, they can allow corporates to create focus, increase output, and alter strategy.

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November 14, 2022

The IT sector is booming

Since the pandemic, businesses have accelerated their digital strategies and shifted to remote working, online sales and electronic payments, which has driven buyers’ interest in the long-term growth IT story.

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November 1, 2022

Opinion: What Rishi’s rise means for UK M&A

What Rishi’s rise means for UK M&A. UK investors should feel relieved. Gilts have stabilised, stocks and GBP rose as Sunak put down his roots as leader.

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October 4, 2022

Uniconsult: An example of turning a setback into a successfully closed deal

After more than 10 years in M&A advisory Dr Josef Rumpl, founding partner of Uniconsult, has built up a strong network in the German and Austrian markets he serves.

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September 30, 2022

Wanted: Courage and strategic leadership

Earlier this month, Dealsuite sponsored the 2022 MuMAC M&A Conference in Munich. The event was attended by more than 300 investment professionals and industry advisors, who came together to share information and ideas about global M&A.

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September 20, 2022

Digital networking in tech: 4 key trends driving cross-border M&A

M&A professionals must also cater for new types of actors in the markets, as well as traditional corporates, all of whom are hungry for deals. Read more ...

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September 8, 2022

Opinion: Technology, tooling and M&A

Tech is enabling forward-thinking companies to tear up how they do business. When assessing corporate M&A targets, deal discovery is important. Read more ...

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August 30, 2022

The M&A mid market is cooling down yet remains resilient

Read how the EBITDA multiple for the UK&I only slightly decreased despite uncertainty. This research was conducted among 327 M&A firms. Learn more Results showcase that the current M&A market remains a seller's market.

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August 11, 2022

Kensington harnesses the power of digital deal sourcing

In M&A transactions, cross-border boundaries are increasingly blurred as the use of technology such as video calling, social media platforms and online dealing solutions becomes more commonplace.

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July 6, 2022

Dealsuite Appoints Edward Playfair as Director of UK&I

Dealsuite is pleased to welcome Edward Playfair as Director of UK and Ireland (UK&I). Ed, who is based in London, will be responsible for Dealsuite’s growth in the UK&I.

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June 30, 2022

Programmatic M&A: the route to sustainable value creation?

Companies that regularly and systematically pursue M&A opportunities in the lower mid-market, outperform those that don’t

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May 18, 2022

How to avoid FOMO in M&A - The genuine risk of missing out

How to avoid FOMO in M&A - The genuine risk of missing out

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April 26, 2022

The network of corporate M&A teams is not unlimited. Or is it?

A healthy financial position and a clear desire for growth are vital to a company’s M&A strategy. But the scope of the traditional network only stretches so far.

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April 5, 2022

The impact of small firm premium on EBITDA multiples

Size is likely the main reason for the difference between EBITDA multiples. Smaller firms tend to be valued lower.

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March 9, 2022

Valuation differences spark cross-border deals

Compared to neighboring countries, companies in the United Kingdom and Ireland are sold for relatively high prices.

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February 17, 2022

Unlocking the lower mid-market opportunity

Strategic buyers and private equity firms are increasingly chasing acquisition opportunities in the lower middle market.

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January 27, 2022

Redefining the M&A playbook: tools for scouting targets

A successful M&A approach employs a continuous and systematic search for targets across a broad marketplace. Speed, agility, and accuracy are essential.

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January 13, 2022

2021 year in review: M&A surprisingly resilient

Many firms put current M&A transactions and the search for new targets on hold. After nearly two full years of Covid-driven turbulence, is the dust settling?

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December 23, 2021

M&A in the 20s

Mid-market companies adopt new technologies to ramp up participation in M&A. We expect smaller, mid-market deals to become increasingly dominant in the market.

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December 9, 2021

How a “traditional” wholesaler enabled international and digital growth through M&A

How can sell-side advisors and private equity partners find each other to make a perfect match?

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November 24, 2021

Acquisition of Costo Intralogistics by OxGreenfield demonstrates the added value of Dealsuite

To facilitate future growth, warehouse automation specialist Costo Intralogistics and its sister company Xtend Business Software have joined forces with investment company OxGreenfield.

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November 18, 2021

Disparity in EBITDA multiples fuels cross-border M&A

A significant difference in EBITDA multiples across Europe is helping to encourage cross-border M&A.

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November 11, 2021

Product update: New features, improved matching & extra functionalities

Dealsuite has continuously deployed new updates to the platform. The focus is on providing M&A professionals with more, and more relevant, deal opportunities.

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October 20, 2021

A changing LP mindset: no more silent partner

No longer satisfied with being passive investors, awaiting their returns in the background, LPs are demanding greater transparency from their GP

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