Despite suffering its slowest start to a year since 2013, dealmakers at the tenth Mergermarket Nordic M&A and Private Equity Forum in Stockholm are confident that a strong year of Nordic M&A lies ahead, Hanna Gezelius and Jonathan Klonowski report. 

AI and machine learning transforming the business of M&A advisory.

Citi and Deutsche Bank comment on deal outlook for 2019.

Summary of breakfast event in Stockholm on transaction risk solutions. 

International investors are changing the typical deal terms seen in the Nordic region. 

Here's where you'll find all the resources from our speakers at the Nordic M&A and Private Equity Forum 2019.

Record attendance at Mergermarket's annual Nordic conference did not hide it's been a disappointing start to the year.

Equip yourself with five key statistics on how the year has started in Nordic M&A.

• Finnish M&A and ECM pipelines strong despite massive value dip in 1H18
• Danish high-end designer brands and technology players most attractive among cautious investors

Following close to $40bn of Nordic tech M&A in five years, conditions ripe to harness start-ups.

Lacklustre aftermarket performance hits valuations.

We've put together all the insights from the 2018 Nordic M&A and Private Equity Forum where we looked at M&A framework integration tools, why deals fail and success factors for divestitures.

• 2017 Nordic M&A and Private Equity activity reached their highest annual value and volume on Mergermarket record accounting for 12.6% of European activity
• The record figures were encouraged by investment in Nordic tech assets recording 153 deals in the sector
• 2018’s outlook remains positive with stable governments, low interest rates and an abundance of capital in the market

The financial advisory shortlist for Mergermarket's European M&A Awards 2017 is here