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NAVIGATING INDUSTRIAL M&A: 

OPPORTUNITIES IN A TRANSFORMING SECTOR

The industrial sector is experiencing an unprecedented shift, driven by automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and global supply chain disruptions. As companies strive to increase efficiency, enhance product quality, and meet sustainability standards, the need for strategic mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships has never been more crucial.

 

With geopolitical tensions reshaping global trade and technological advancements driving innovation, M&A in industrial equipment, machinery, and aerospace & defense presents lucrative opportunities. Companies seeking growth, market consolidation, or technological integration are actively engaging in cross-border deals, joint ventures, and strategic acquisitions to future-proof their businesses.

At IMAP, we specialize in navigating the complex landscape of industrial M&A. Our team provides expert guidance, industry-specific insights, and access to key strategic relationships that help clients make data-driven, confident investment decisions. Whether you're looking to sell your
company, expand internationally, or restructure operations, our global partnership and market expertise ensure that you seize the right opportunities at the right time.

Subsectors  we serve:

IMAP's expertise spans a broad range of industrial subsectors, allowing us to tailor strategies to the nuances of each market. We advise clients operating in:

INDUSTRIAL M&A MARKET TRENDS AND INSIGHTS

The industrial M&A sector has remained a major driver of global deal-making, with 18,000 completed transactions between 2019 and 2024, amounting to over €580B in total reported deal value.

KEY INVESTMENT TRENDS IN THE INDUSTRIAL SECTOR

The industrial sector continues to see dynamic shifts in M&A activity, influenced by economic conditions, geopolitical factors, and technological advancements. While deal volumes have fluctuated over recent years, the sector remains highly active, with strong investment interest in mid-market transactions.

1. SHIFT TOWARD MID-MARKET TRANSACTIONS

The industrial M&A sector has remained a major driver of global deal-making, with 18,000 completed transactions between 2019 and 2024, amounting to over €580B in total reported deal value.

2. IMPACT OF MICROECONOMIC CONDITIONS

  • Higher interest rates and inflationary pressures contributed to a decline in total deal value, from €69B in 2023 to €57B in 2024.
  • Geopolitical instability has introduced caution among investors, leading to slower deal flow compared to previous years.

3. GEOGRAPHICAL MARKET TRENDS

  • North America and Europe dominated M&A activity, contributing to 83% of total deal volume between 2019 and 2024.
  • The US (45%) led transaction volumes, followed by the UK (9%), China (4%), France (4%), and Germany (4%).
  • Cross-border transactions accounted for 30% of total activity, while 70% remained domestic.

4. INDUSTRIAL M&A VOLUME AND VALUE

  • 2024 recorded 1,750 deals, marking a decline from 2,592 transactions in 2023 due to economic uncertainty.
  • The median transaction value in 2024 was €17M, aligning with the trend of mid-market acquisitions.
  • 85% of completed transactions involved majority stake acquisitions, while 15% were minority deals, asset purchases, or spinoffs.

5. BUYER TYPE AND INVESTMENT TRENDS

  • Strategic buyers dominated the space, accounting for 80% of all transactions.
  • Financial buyers (20%) have maintained a steady presence, focusing on larger assets with an average deal size of €85M, compared to €17M for strategic buyers.
  • Private Equity (PE) activity remains robust, with 52% of European PE fundraising coming from the UK & Ireland in FY23.

 

OUR CASE STUDIES

Mid-market M&A in the industrials space remains a key tool for driving strategic growth, accessing emerging technologies, and expanding into new regional markets. Buyers are increasingly targeting specialized, profitable firms that support automation, sustainability, and efficiency across the industrial value chain.

Recent IMAP-advised transactions illustrate how industrial buyers are responding to
macroeconomic pressures and digital transformation by acquiring innovative suppliers
and service providers in niche segments.

Uspon automatizacije i umjetne inteligencije, zajedno sa promjenjivim geopolitičkim okruženjem, znači da snalaženje između efikasnosti, kvaliteta i održivosti nikada nije bilo izazovnije u sektoru industrijskih mašina i opreme. Ova delikatna ravnoteža otvara put za uzbudljiva potencijalna partnerstva, restrukturiranje ili akvizicije.

U IMAP-u smo opremljeni stručnošću specifičnom za industriju i strateškim odnosima koji našim klijentima daju konkurentsku prednost na jednom od najperspektivnijih međunarodnih tržišta. Mi vas osnažujemo pravim informacijama u pravo vrijeme kako biste mogli donositi pametne strateške odluke i provoditi ih s povjerenjem.

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