Key trends, investment and outlook for 2026 The Healthcare sector remains one of the most resilient engines of the European M&A market, despite a 2025 marked by increased macroeconomic uncertainty. According to the Healthcare Update Q4 2025, Spain stands out for its resilience, a more moderate downturn than the rest of Europe and a […]
The technology sector enters 2026 with positive expectations in the field of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), following a year marked by significant transactions among major European software players. Consolidation is expected to remain one of the key drivers of the market, particularly in segments where scale, specialisation and the integration of capabilities are critical to
IMAP closes 254 M&A transactions worth more than $16 billion in 2025 In 2025, IMAP completed 254 M&A transactions worldwide, a result that highlights the resilience of the global mid-market in a year marked by economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and an evolving capital markets environment. Throughout the year, activity remained solid where there was a
The Spanish food sector is entering 2026 with solid expectations in the field of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The outlook for the coming year points to a stable overall level of activity, broadly in line with recent years, with an estimated annual volume of between 120 and 140 transactions. However, this stability will be accompanied
The European transport and logistics sector is undergoing a profound transformation driven by structural forces that are reshaping its operating and competitive landscape. Decarbonisation, increasing regulatory pressure, recurring capacity constraints—including labour shortages and congestion—and rising customer expectations are all setting the strategic agenda for the sector. Customers are demanding faster, fully traceable, end-to-end solutions, forcing
The integration of sustainability and environmental impact into corporate strategy has become a decisive factor in long-term value creation. In this context, Albia IMAP recently took part in one of the sessions organised by Aclima – Basque Environment Cluster, aimed at companies seeking to propose innovative solutions to real environmental challenges, within the framework of
2026 outlook: defence and aerospace enter a new growth phase The defence sector is heading into 2026 within a context of strong expansion, driven by a more demanding geopolitical environment and the need to structurally reinforce industrial and technological capabilities at a global level. At an international level, the industry is moving towards increasingly integrated
The fourth quarter of 2025 was the most active period of the year for the Spanish healthcare M&A market, with a total of 44 transactions. Nearly 20% of all healthcare transactions in Europe involved Spanish companies. Selected transactions by subsector include: Hospitals and clinics led deal volume, in line with the ongoing trend of sector
Key highlights in M&A in 2025: • After a few years of under-the-radar M&A activity, the professional services industry is now gaining significant momentum. And this is the best example: Waterland Private Equity acquired a significant stake in Auren Spain. • 2025 has proven to be a transformative year for the Spanish software ecosystem,
What happened in Week 4 of 2026 in the world of M&A and Private Equity in Spain? Below, a full overview of last week’s mergers and acquisitions activity. • Destinia, Spanish online travel group, has acquired the UK-based brands Travel Republic and Netflights. This acquisition strengthens Destinia’s presence in the competitive UK tourism market
