In this new episode of Fusiones y Adquisiciones, the Empresax podcast, part of the Albia IMAP team —Aitor Cayero, Pablo Gómez, Emilian Resvanta and Ricardo Dávila— take an in-depth look back at 2025, analysing the evolution of the firm, sector activity and the key trends shaping the M&A market in Spain.
An episode designed for business owners, executives and investors looking to understand what has happened in the Spanish mid-market, which sectors have been most active and what to expect in 2026.
Albia IMAP’s performance in 2025
The podcast opens with a review of Albia IMAP’s 2025 results, the number of M&A transactions completed, and the firm’s activity in a more demanding market environment, characterised by more selective processes and a stronger focus on quality assets.
Most active sectors in M&A
During the conversation, the team analyses deal activity across some of the most relevant sectors of the year, including:
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Fire protection
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Technical installations
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Agri-food and food
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Transport and logistics
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Flexible packaging
These are sectors where consolidation, generational succession and the interest of strategic buyers and financial investors have continued to drive M&A activity.
Sector specialisation and value creation
One of the key themes of the episode is Albia IMAP’s sector specialisation and its dedicated teams, a core driver of more accurate and effective advisory services in M&A processes.
The episode also highlights the importance of specialised content creation as a strategic tool, including sector reports, this M&A podcast and proprietary events such as Albiacoustic and business breakfasts, all aimed at strengthening the business and financial ecosystem.
Key trends in the M&A market
The podcast also explores the main trends shaping the M&A market in 2025, including:
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Generational succession processes
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Sector fragmentation and consolidation opportunities
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The growing relevance of inbound cross-border M&A, with international buyers targeting high-quality Spanish companies
Team integration and outlook for 2026
Finally, the team shares insights on team integration and performance at Albia IMAP, the onboarding of new professionals, and the challenges and outlook for 2026, both for the M&A market and for the firm.
The episode closes with a forward-looking perspective, pointing to clear opportunities for well-positioned companies with solid fundamentals and a defined growth strategy.
Listen to the full podcast
We invite you to listen to the full episode of Fusiones y Adquisiciones, the Empresax podcast, and gain first-hand insights into the Albia IMAP team’s perspective on the Spanish M&A market, key sectors and the trends set to shape the year ahead.
Listen to the podcast and access the full 2025 recap by clicking here
