Expert speakers joined us in Madrid to highlight the latest trends in Spanish M&A and Private Equity. Catch up on what insights were shared. 

• Spain has recorded 113 deals worth €46.7bn in 2018 so far
• The €32.1bn takeover of Abertis by ACS and Atlantia has pushed 2018’s figure above 2017’s full-year total of €42.2bn
• Cheap financing and strong economic performance has spurred optimism amongst dealmakers

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

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

Geopolitical events continue to provide a challenging backdrop to M&A in Europe. In an effort to help give dealmakers clarity in navigating this new political era, attendees to Acuris events in 2017 events have benefitted from these first-hand views by government ministers and political commentators.

• 2017 Spanish M&A activity catches up on 2016 full year value as a result of the Atlantia and Abertis mega deal.
• Inbound M&A activity into the region has increased to account for 51.9% of Spain’s total 2017 deal count (135 deals).
• Spanish Private Equity activity surges by 161.7% in 2017 compared to the same period 2016.

Europe’s core countries expand and recover in debt terms, while emerging markets across the board start to realize the potential of leveraged debt