Snapshots

The number of Software M&A transactions in Q1-25 totalled 177, a slight decrease on the 192 completed in Q4-24, with the total disclosed deal value in Q1-25 amounting to £4.1bn.

The second half of 2024 saw high levels of M&A activity in the food & beverage sector driven by improving market conditions and the threat of capital gains tax changes in the 2024 budget.

The HVACR industry has been undergoing a significant phase of consolidation, driven by the push for intelligent climate and energy management solutions to meet energy transition targets.

M&A deal volumes increased in 2024, with 95 deal completions compared to 87 in 2023, representing an 8% increase.

The specialty chemicals sector remained active in the second half of 2024, with 148 transactions, marking a 7% increase from the first half of the year and aligning with the long-term average of 139 deals per half-year.

Despite a slowdown in the rate of EV adoption in Western markets, the global automotive industry continues the rapid transmission to EV powertrain. The market is projected to grow at a 15% CAGR to 2032, double that of the overall automotive market.

The number of ICT Services M&A transactions in H2-24 totalled 170, increasing from 137 in H1-24, with the total disclosed deal value amounting to £3.1bn.

With strict technical and safety requirements, the aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (“MRO”) market has robust investment characteristics. Clairfield is an active advisor in the sector and tracks companies and market developments. Our report details the market landscape, valuations and precedent transactions, and identifies multiple M&A opportunities.