Statistics on the EMAT Database Content
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Private M&A Transaction Multiples Database in Europe
With 10,000+ deals analysed in detail, EMAT is the most comprehensive database in Europe of private M&A transaction multiples
Total Reports published: 11,350
Breakdown by sector of activity
| Sectors followed | Nb Reports | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Energy and Basic Resources | 169 | 1.1% |
| Chemicals | 299 | 1.9% |
| Construction & Building Materials | 787 | 5.0% |
| Agricultural Sector | 134 | 0.9% |
| Metals | 139 | 0.9% |
| Industrial Goods | 893 | 5.7% |
| Electrical / Electronic Equipment | 534 | 3.4% |
| Transport Equipment & Manufacturers | 520 | 3.3% |
| Personal & Household Goods | 514 | 3.3% |
| Food & Beverage Industry | 753 | 4.8% |
| Health, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | 1,263 | 8.1% |
| Retail and Wholesale ('R&W') | 1,122 | 7.2% |
| Transports | 411 | 2.6% |
| Hotels Restaurants and Bars | 164 | 1.0% |
| Media - Communication | 685 | 4.4% |
| Business Services | 1,488 | 9.5% |
| Consumer Services | 514 | 3.3% |
| Software | 1,790 | 11.4% |
| Internet | 1,165 | 7.4% |
| IT Services | 534 | 3.4% |
| Telecommunication Services | 486 | 3.1% |
| Technology Hardware & Electronic Equipment | 508 | 3.2% |
| Environment and Climate Change | 797 | 5.1% |
Breakdown by Size
| Equity Value (€m) | Nb Reports | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| [0 – 5] | 1,749 | 15.4% |
| [5 - 15] | 2,008 | 17.7% |
| [15 - 50] | 3,290 | 29.0% |
| [50 - 150] | 2,416 | 21.3% |
| [150 - 500] | 1,319 | 11.6% |
| [>= 500] | 561 | 4.9% |
Breakdown by Deal Type
| Deal type | Nb Reports | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Acquisition | 8,832 | 78.0% |
| LBO (Leverage Buy Out) | 2,496 | 22.0% |
EMAT Coverage of Europe
Number of Deal Reports Published, per Target Country
| Country | Nb Reports | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| France | 1,925 | 23.9% |
| Germany | 1,032 | 12.8% |
| United Kingdom | 972 | 12.0% |
| Italy | 733 | 9.1% |
| Spain | 539 | 6.7% |
| Netherlands | 500 | 6.2% |
| Sweden | 305 | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 298 | 3.7% |
| Belgium | 215 | 2.7% |
| Finland | 175 | 2.2% |
| Norway | 152 | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | 130 | 1.6% |
| Denmark | 120 | 1.5% |
| Austria | 92 | 1.1% |
| Poland | 90 | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 64 | 0.8% |
| Czech Republic | 41 | 0.5% |
| Luxembourg | 35 | 0.4% |
| Russia | 32 | 0.4% |
| Greece | 30 | 0.4% |
| Romania | 26 | 0.3% |
| Slovenia | 26 | 0.3% |
| Estonia | 20 | 0.2% |
| Malta | 18 | 0.2% |
| Hungary | 17 | 0.2% |
| Croatia | 12 | 0.1% |
| Cyprus | 9 | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 7 | 0.1% |
| Slovakia | 7 | 0.1% |
| Serbia | 7 | 0.1% |
| Ukraine | 7 | 0.1% |
| Bulgaria | 6 | 0.1% |
| Iceland | 4 | 0.0% |
| Latvia | 4 | 0.0% |
| Monaco | 4 | 0.0% |
| Georgia | 3 | 0.0% |
| Montenegro | 3 | 0.0% |
Last published Reports
| Announced date | Acquirer | Target | Target Country | Industry Sector | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/09/2025 | Esprinet | Vamat | Netherlands | Electrical Components & Equipments, Electrical Product (retail) | 122998 |
| 24/09/2025 | ScandBook | Nörhaven Book | Denmark | Printing | 124710 |
| 24/09/2025 | Private group led by Raise | UBI Solutions | Hauts-De-Seine | Integrated software, Electronic Equipment (for corporates), Electronic Security Systems | 123952 |
| 02/10/2025 | BLS International Services | Trefeddian Hotel (Aberdovey) | Wales | Hotels | 124750 |
| 03/10/2025 | Private group led by Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity | M-Energies | Meurthe-Et-Moselle | Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) | 123845 |
| 06/10/2025 | Private group led by Inner, Entrepreneur Invest | Armor Navigation | Côtes-D'Armor | Marine Transportation, Travel & Tourism, Travel & Tourism | 124100 |
| 13/10/2025 | Private group led by Eurazeo | Excelya Group | Hauts-De-Seine | Biomedical Research Laboratory | 124276 |
| 15/10/2025 | Private group led by Capital Croissance | Renobat PACA | Bouches-Du-Rhône | Finishes and Fittings (F&F), Property Damage Restoration Services | 124307 |
| 16/10/2025 | Private Group led by Insight Partners | Bookwire | Germany | Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Education / Learning software | 125041 |
| 20/10/2025 | Private group led by InnovaFonds, Jadel, Financière Sophia | Groupe Isore | Mayenne | Finishes and Fittings (F&F), Insulation Work | 123853 |
| 29/10/2025 | Presidio | ErgoServices (Ergo) | Ireland | IT Service Providers, IT Consulting & Services | 124898 |
| 30/10/2025 | Vodafone Group | Skaylink | Germany | IT Service Provider & VoIP | 124891 |
| 07/11/2025 | Private group led by IK Partners | Endrix | Rhône | Audit & Accounting | 124958 |
| 13/11/2025 | Evolucare Technologies | Logiprem-F | Reunion Island | Medical Software | 124884 |
| 16/11/2025 | Private Group led by Metric Capital Partners | Excellence Imagerie | Paris | Medical Diagnostic Laboratory | 124371 |
| 24/11/2025 | Private group led by AfricInvest Europe, Bpifrance Investissement, and Garibaldi Participations | Tecofi Group | Rhône | Pumps & PVF | 124260 |
| 25/11/2025 | Private group led by EMK Capital LLP | Project Informatica | Italy | IT Supply Chain Services | 124873 |
| 26/11/2025 | Funding round led by LVMH Luxury Ventures Advisors | Parfums BDK | Hauts-De-Seine | Personal Products, Cosmetics & Perfumes | 124344 |
| 03/12/2025 | Incap | Lacon Electronic | Germany | Electronic Equipment, Electrical Components & Equipments | 124976 |
| 04/12/2025 | Olifan Group | ATM Conseil | Seine-Et-Marne | Asset Management | 124648 |
| 08/12/2025 | Private group led by NCI, Unexo, NSH | Metalu Plast | Calvados | Sporting Goods | 124238 |
| 08/12/2025 | Private group led by B & Capital | Groupe Partir-Visiteurs (GPV) | Paris | Travel & Tourism, Travel & Tourism | 124265 |
| 09/12/2025 | Private group led by Sparring Capital | Elec44 | Loire-Atlantique | e-commerce B2B, Electrical Product (retail) | 124366 |
| 09/12/2025 | Private group led by Capza, Amundi Private Equity Funds | Myrium (ex. Rougnon) | Yvelines | Construction Finishings | 124039 |
| 17/12/2025 | Private group led by B & Capital | Decor World Services - DWS | Loiret | Industrial Machinery | 124378 |
| 17/12/2025 | Baker Tilly Strego | Cofigex | Paris | Audit & Accounting | 124417 |
| 12/01/2026 | Groupe Premium | Pierre 1er Gestion | France | Asset Management | 124736 |
| 26/01/2026 | Private group led by La Carac | Cedrus & Partners | Paris | Asset Management | 124755 |
| 03/02/2026 | Private Group led by Vivo Capital | Dominique Dutscher (Dutscher) | Bas-Rhin | Medical Supplies | 124857 |
| 18/02/2026 | Private Group led by Extens | Signalsoft (Orthalis) | Rhône | Medical Software | 124946 |