Key findings for the European market:
85% of respondents are planning transactions within the next 12 months – primarily on the buy-side
Deal volume in H1 2025: 7,888 (–15% compared to H1 2024)
Total deal value in H1 2025: EUR 474bn (+5% YoY)
Biggest challenges: financing (34%), valuation gaps (30%), and geopolitical risks (26%)
Regions with the highest growth expectations: Benelux, UK&I, Austria and Switzerland
