European M&A Monitor Q1 2026
48 pages · Mar 15, 2026
Quarterly barometer of French M&A: large-cap and mid-market transactions, sector focus on luxury, aerospace, and agritech. Includes CAC 40 acquisition tracker.
This section of the French M&A Barometer Q1 2026 provides detailed analysis and data-driven insights relevant to executive summary. Our research team has compiled data from over 500 transactions across European markets to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Key trends identified include increasing cross-border activity, rising valuation multiples in technology and healthcare sectors, and growing emphasis on ESG factors during the due diligence process. Private equity sponsors continue to drive mid-market deal flow across the region.
Key Insight
Deal volumes in Q1 2026 increased 14% year-over-year, with mid-market transactions (EUR 10-250M) accounting for 62% of total activity. The Benelux region showed particularly strong growth at 23% above the European average.
This section of the French M&A Barometer Q1 2026 provides detailed analysis and data-driven insights relevant to french deal activity. Our research team has compiled data from over 500 transactions across European markets to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Key trends identified include increasing cross-border activity, rising valuation multiples in technology and healthcare sectors, and growing emphasis on ESG factors during the due diligence process. Private equity sponsors continue to drive mid-market deal flow across the region.
Key Insight
Deal volumes in Q1 2026 increased 14% year-over-year, with mid-market transactions (EUR 10-250M) accounting for 62% of total activity. The Benelux region showed particularly strong growth at 23% above the European average.
This section of the French M&A Barometer Q1 2026 provides detailed analysis and data-driven insights relevant to luxury & aerospace focus. Our research team has compiled data from over 500 transactions across European markets to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Key trends identified include increasing cross-border activity, rising valuation multiples in technology and healthcare sectors, and growing emphasis on ESG factors during the due diligence process. Private equity sponsors continue to drive mid-market deal flow across the region.
Key Insight
Deal volumes in Q1 2026 increased 14% year-over-year, with mid-market transactions (EUR 10-250M) accounting for 62% of total activity. The Benelux region showed particularly strong growth at 23% above the European average.
This section of the French M&A Barometer Q1 2026 provides detailed analysis and data-driven insights relevant to cac 40 acquisition tracker. Our research team has compiled data from over 500 transactions across European markets to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Key trends identified include increasing cross-border activity, rising valuation multiples in technology and healthcare sectors, and growing emphasis on ESG factors during the due diligence process. Private equity sponsors continue to drive mid-market deal flow across the region.
Key Insight
Deal volumes in Q1 2026 increased 14% year-over-year, with mid-market transactions (EUR 10-250M) accounting for 62% of total activity. The Benelux region showed particularly strong growth at 23% above the European average.
This section of the French M&A Barometer Q1 2026 provides detailed analysis and data-driven insights relevant to private equity activity. Our research team has compiled data from over 500 transactions across European markets to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Key trends identified include increasing cross-border activity, rising valuation multiples in technology and healthcare sectors, and growing emphasis on ESG factors during the due diligence process. Private equity sponsors continue to drive mid-market deal flow across the region.
Key Insight
Deal volumes in Q1 2026 increased 14% year-over-year, with mid-market transactions (EUR 10-250M) accounting for 62% of total activity. The Benelux region showed particularly strong growth at 23% above the European average.
This section of the French M&A Barometer Q1 2026 provides detailed analysis and data-driven insights relevant to q2 2026 outlook. Our research team has compiled data from over 500 transactions across European markets to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Key trends identified include increasing cross-border activity, rising valuation multiples in technology and healthcare sectors, and growing emphasis on ESG factors during the due diligence process. Private equity sponsors continue to drive mid-market deal flow across the region.
Key Insight
Deal volumes in Q1 2026 increased 14% year-over-year, with mid-market transactions (EUR 10-250M) accounting for 62% of total activity. The Benelux region showed particularly strong growth at 23% above the European average.
Comprehensive quarterly analysis of European M&A activity. Deal volumes, sector breakdown, valuation multiples, and cross-border trends across 27 EU markets.