The global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape is poised for a robust 2025, driven by rapid technological advancements, increasing sustainability demands, shifting economic dynamics, and evolving consumer preferences. Drawing upon in-depth analyses from sector experts, Translink Corporate Finance has identified key industry-wide trends that signal a dynamic shift in deal structures, valuations, and strategic priorities as businesses adapt to this rapidly changing global environment.
Emerging markets have become key destinations for cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as companies from developed economies seek growth beyond saturated markets. These regions offer significant opportunities but also present unique challenges that require careful navigation.
SaaS deal activity surged 25.9% year-on-year, with 6,691 deals making 2024 the second-highest year in the past six years. Our latest Translink SaaS Valuation Index highlights stable valuations, shifting regional trends, and the growing impact of AI on the sector.
Total SaaS deals in 2024 reached 6 691, a 25.9% increase from 5 312 deals in 2023 – making it the second-highest year for deal activity in the past six years. The Q4 2024 findings from Translink Corporate Finance confirm continued investor interest in SaaS, with 1 608 deals completed in the quarter, up 3.86% year-on-year.
Private equity (PE) firms are reshaping the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape, evolving from financial sponsors to active partners in business transformation. By driving operational efficiencies, digital innovation, and strategic growth, PE firms unlock value that traditional buyers often cannot.
Private equity (PE) firms are reshaping the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape, evolving from financial sponsors to active partners in business transformation. By driving operational efficiencies, digital innovation, and strategic growth, PE firms unlock value that traditional buyers often cannot.
The Translink Corporate Finance SaaS Valuation Index Q3 2024 highlights the latest trends in SaaS dealmaking.
In 2024, Translink Corporate Finance proudly facilitated M&A transactions totalling over EUR 2 billion in value from 126 deals, marking a 44% increase compared to 2023. We achieved this remarkable growth amid continued contraction of the global mergers & acquisitions market by strengthening our expertise and relationships within targeted sectors.
Translink Corporate Finance has released its SaaS Valuation Index for Q3 2024, providing an in-depth analysis of trends shaping the SaaS sector globally. The index includes 144 companies from Europe, the USA, and the rest of the world (RoW), with a focus on private small-to-mid-market B2B SaaS businesses in Europe, representing 58% of the sample.
Sourced from the latest Translink Corporate Finance Food & Beverage M&A Industry Insights Report, this infographic presents the key trends that are set to shape the Food & Beverage sector in 2025. From sustainability-driven innovation and tech-enabled food production to the rise of health-conscious consumption, these trends are reshaping consumer behavior and driving new avenues for growth and investment in the industry.
