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After several years of macroeconomic uncertainty, rising interest rates, and geopolitical volatility, 2024 set the stage for recovery in Europe’s M&A market. With financial pressures easing and dealmakers returning to the table, 2025 is poised to be a defining year. 

Acquisitions following this strategy can, according to research, achieve up to fifteen percent more growth.

Divestment decision follows Ontex’s strategy to focus on retail and healthcare brands.

The Amsterdam-based investor IceLake Capital is acquiring a majority stake in Studibo.

Belgian competition authority approves Multipharma’s takeover of Goed Pharmacies with conditions.

Warranty & Indemnity (W&I) insurance has become an essential tool in M&A transactions, helping buyers secure confidence in their investments.

Valuations in the Benelux M&A market set to hold steady over the next 12 months.

This move marks a significant milestone in Ardena’s strategic expansion into North America.

Takeover of Dutch chocolate brand Droste fails, employees laid off.

Fagron solidifies its leadership position with the acquisition of Guinama in Spain.

For this investment, Gimv teams up with the De Roovere family.

A great majority of respondents expect ICT & Technology to be the sector with the most deals.

DGN is known for comparison websites EnergieKiezer and DeGoedkoopsteNotaris.

Argos Index® Q4 2024 report shows valuation growth despite economic uncertainty.

A key focus will be expanding Centoview, an advanced digital signage content management system (CMS).

The fastest-capitalised start-up in the country's tech history.

The Belgian strategic communication agency com&co has joined Only Creative Entrepreneurs.

Huswell and Capital Mills are proud to announce a strategic investment led by Capital Mills.

This acquisition marks another step in Eurovo’s international expansion.

XLG Group has acquired Luxembourg-based facility management company Propper.

The answer given by Benelux dealmakers is surprising…

Exciting speaker announced at the upcoming M&A Trend Forum.

The funding was led by Angelini Ventures and Nexus NeuroTech Ventures.

House of Covebo strengthens organization with Pro Industry and Wolfram Chain.

Which countries do dealmakers find most and least challenging to deal with in cross-border deals?

The fund aims to accelerate decarbonisation for European SMEs.

The M&A (mergers and acquisitions) market is expected to regain momentum in 2025.

Belgian Competition Authority opens investigation into Dossche Mills' acquisition of Ceres' flour business

Apollo Executive Search, based in Amsterdam, has been acquired by Schelstraete Delacourt,

Belgian start-up becomes global leader through harnessing innovative technology.

The new podcast series ‘M&A Dossier’ delves into the fascinating world of mergers and acquisitions.

Belgian SMEs to benefit from Altares Dun & Bradstreet’s acquisition of Companyweb.

Belgian HR-leader Partena Professional has announced the acquisition of HRlinkIT.

Six top experts on developments in the biotech sector.

The new partners are Margot De Vylder, Willem De Loore and Martijn van Heugten.

Ruben Vermang has been appointed as a partner at AKD in Brussels within the Real Estate practice.

How to succeed in cross-border dealmaking? These are the most important factors.

This strategic move marks Foresco's expansion into the German market.

Belgium's rapidly growing PIA Group has added seven accounting firms to its network as it begins 2025.

A Belgian tech start-up has raised 20 million euros to develop groundbreaking AI-optimized chips.

The online gift boutique Smartphoto is putting 9.5 million euros on the table for Image Insight.

Ahold Delhaize expands with acquisition of 325 Louis Delhaize stores in Belgium.

Jeco Energies is one of the leading parties in the Benelux in the field of industrial energy supplies.

Only one candidate investor has come forward so far…

This milestone marks the firm's fifth fund and brings its total investment commitments to over 600 million euros.

Corialis acquires Gutmann Group to strengthen DACH presence and expand product offering.

Conscia Netherlands has taken its first step into the Belgian market by acquiring Silta.

Fortino Capital is delighted to welcome Wouter Denayer as its new Operating Advisor.

The deal positions Dynamate to support its clients’ digital transformation journeys.

Under Smile Invest’s ownership, SmartSD experienced significant growth and value creation.

VC-firm raises 51 million to invest in digital health and hardware medical technologies.

Norwegian software giant Visma has announced the acquisition of Antwerp-based FlowTribe.

Dumarey Group acquires MAHLE Powertrain USA to boost engineering services in U.S. market.

European fresh food leader What’s Cooking? has announced its intention to acquire Sveltic.

Ghent-based printing giant Graphius Group has announced the acquisition of the Dutch NPN Printers.

Key findings from Eight Advisory’s post-merger integration survey.

Swedish giant Hexagon buys Leuven's Septentrio to help automate the world.

It is called 'culture eats strategy for breakfast'. This also often seems to be the case with cross-border M&A.

For GeoDynamics, the move represents an opportunity to scale its footprint in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Arco and Vos Technics join forces to strengthen industrial cooling solutions.

“With D2E as our capital partner, we aim to create a leading automation group”, says CEO Koen De Roeve.

The tipping point for AI, consolidation in the mid-market and other M&A trends for 2025.

It is the third acquisition of World of Talents on Dutch soil.

Two heritage brands unite with a vision for the future…

For private equity investors, the brakes can be released in the recommended year.

Experts from Eight Advisory share actionable insights on leveraging carve-outs to thrive amid global disruption.

Dairy companies Milcobel and FrieslandCampina have announced their intention to merge.

On the highly successful Private Equity Summit, a champion in buy and build shared its best practice.

Smile proudly announces the establishment of Smile Software & AI (Smile Sail).

KPD strengthens leadership in construction software with acquisition of legal tech startup Publican.

TechWolf, the leader in AI-powered skills intelligence, announced a strategic investment from HSBC.

The agreement between Ageas and Saga also includes an acquisition component.

This acquisition follows closely on the heels of another Benelux-deal just last week.

To integrate or not to integrate, that is the question.

Fitness chain Jims, owned by Colruyt Group, has acquired NRG and its 40 clubs.

Insights and predictions from Benelux top dealmakers.

The merger between retail investor Vastned with its Belgian subsidiary was announced in May.

The Benelux M&A market is poised for an active year in 2025, with varying expectations across different types of corporate deal activity.

Gimv acquires Groupe Tibbloc to drive international expansion and energy innovation.

Exit activity up as dealmakers turn increasingly bullish in 2025, predicts Moonfare

Eight Advisory Group expends position in transaction services with appointment.

QbD Group acquires SciencePharma, expanding regulatory expertise and global reach.

Belgian unicorn Deliverect strengthens its position in FoodTech with the strategic acquisition of Tabesto.

The Norwegian media group Amedia has completed the acquisition of Berlingske Media from DPG Media.

The total investment amounts to 435 million euros.

The Belgium-based APK Group has acquired Turris, a Dutch company specializing in mobile telecom installations.

The 7th Annual M&A Awards Belgium was a night to remember, bringing together the finest dealmakers, investors, and corporate leaders from across the country.

These were the best Belgian deals and investment rounds of the year.

The Terhills battery park is acquired by Centrica to boost its green power portfolio.

The majority of Benelux dealmakers expect a small increase in deal volume in the coming year.

SBB Accountants & Adviseurs has acquired Moors & Meekers, an accountancy firm based in Limburg.

Canadian pension fund plans to sell stake in Brussels Airport and other European airports.

Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, allocations to private equity have continued to rise.

Entrepreneur Marc Coucke’s fund strengthens position in interim staffing and payroll services sector.

The sale is part of Proximus's strategy to optimize assets and reinvest in transformative projects.

The transition to mandatory e-invoicing in Belgium creates demand for accounting solutions.

The M&A-professionals who participated in last year’s trend survey were too optimistic.

KKR led the round which is intended to boost AI innovation and global growth.

BD Logistics, a Belgian leader in value-added logistics, has announced the acquisition of Dymar Transport.