Emerging Europe M&A Report 2021/22

EMIS, along with leading global law firm CMS, are pleased to bring to you the 11th edition of the annual Emerging Europe M&A report for 2021/22. Some of our data findings from the report include:

> In 2021, Emerging Europe M&A deal value almost doubled year-on-year on the back of mega deals in Poland, Russia and the Czech Republic.

> Telecoms & IT fortifies its position as the hottest sector for M&A, with bustling activity and a sharp increase in value thanks to mega-deals in the Czech Republic and Poland.

> In 2021, Emerging Europe M&A deal value almost doubled year-on-year on the back of mega deals in Poland, Russia and the Czech Republic

> Telecoms & IT fortifies its position as the hottest sector for M&A, with bustling activity and a sharp increase in value thanks to mega-deals in the Czech Republic and Poland.

> The Real Estate & Construction sector remains untouched by the COVID-19 pandemic, with little change in deal volume and value compared to last year.

> Romania is among the biggest winners in terms of M&A activity in 2021. Deals are also on the rise in Ukraine and Croatia.

> Private equity activity reaches new highs and now accounts for nearly 20% of all deal activity in the region.

> IPOs are having a boom in 2021 after last year’s listing delays, helped by record-low interest rates.

EMERGING EUROPE M&A 2021/22 AREAS OF FOCUS

Transaction trends

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Overview of trends by country/sector, foreign investment into CEE, key developments and deals.

Public takeovers

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A closer look at public M&A in South-Eastern Europe.

IPOs

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The story behind the record number of companies from emerging Europe going public in 2021.

Private Equity

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A growing force in deal-making in the region and a driver for change.

Data centres

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From greenfield to M&A activity.

Luxembourg

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Looking at the Luxembourg fund regulation and its attractiveness for emerging European investment firms.