M&A in the Healthcare Sector in Q1 2026: Key Trends in Europe and Spain The healthcare sector continues to establish itself as one of the main drivers of the M&A market in Europe. During the first quarter of 2026, activity remained strong, reflecting growing interest from both strategic and financial investors in a sector […]
New episode of our Mergers and Acquisitions podcast. This time, we are joined by Jaime Chico Martín. In this episode, we speak with Jaime about the evolution of Cárnicas Chico, from its origins as a family-owned business to its recent integration into Grupo Vall Companys, one of Spain’s leading agri-food groups. Throughout the conversation,
Key M&A transactions in Spain in week 17 of 2026: Applus+ Laboratories announced the acquisition of ISCAL – Instrumentación y Servicios de Calibración, a metrology company based in Gijón and founded in 1999. Phenna Group (Oakley Capital) announced the acquisition of Spanish company AB-AUCATEL INSPECCIÓN Y CONTROL SLU, its tenth deal in 2026,
Javier Zarraonandia Javier Zarraonandia, Director of Corporate Development since September 2021, drives the firm’s origination activities and strategic growth. Albia IMAP strengthens its leadership in mid-market M&A through senior execution, sector specialization and direct international access to buyers and investors. Albia IMAP, a firm specialized in M&A advisory services for mid-market companies, has announced the
From Thursday, April 16 to Saturday, April 18, IMAP held its Spring Conference in Dublin, bringing together more than 100 M&A experts from all over the world. During the conference, IMAP partners held sessions covering the current geopolitical environment, and also shared views on the state of the European M&A market and what dealmakers
M&A Breakfast Briefings in Madrid: Insights into Global Mergers and Acquisitions Trends In an economic and geopolitical environment that is constantly evolving, understanding global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) trends has become a critical factor for strategic decision-making by companies, investors and senior executives. With this objective in mind, we regularly host professional breakfast briefings at
What Does the M&A and Private Equity Landscape Tell Us in Q1 2026? (Part I) The M&A and Private Equity market in Spain kicked off 2026 with strong momentum in the first quarter. Analyzing the 120 highlighted transactions completed in Q1 2026 allows us to draw several meaningful conclusions about the balance between domestic
What Is M&A in the Spanish Food Sector Telling Us in 2026? Ricardo Dávila, Partner at Albia IMAP Two Clearly Defined Speeds in Food M&A The analysis of transactions completed in the first quarter of 2026 clearly reveals two parallel dynamics within the sector: Intense consolidation in traditional categories, driven by economies of scale
• Tresmares Capital has invested in GreenKeeper Iberia, a Spanish company specializing in air filtration products, which has experienced significant growth and aims to expand internationally while developing new products. • Travelgate, part of the Travelsoft Group, has acquired AO UK Ltd to enhance its hotel distribution platform with enterprise content orchestration. This acquisition
Albia Participates in the IMAP Spring Conference 2026 in Dublin From April 16 to 18, IMAP held its Spring Conference 2026 in Dublin, an international event that brought together more than 100 mergers and acquisitions (M&A) experts from around the world. This annual conference has established itself as one of the leading global forums
