In 2025, the value of HealthTech transactions increased globally from £6bn to £15bn (150%+), as highlighted in the recently published Healthcare Technology Sector Report by our UK partners at IMAP – International Mergers and Acquisitions Partnership. The correction in both the number of transactions and asset valuations in recent years does not represent value destruction […]
• Platinum Equity has signed an agreement to sell Urbaser, a Madrid-based environmental services company, to Blackstone and EQT Group. Urbaser specializes in waste collection and treatment, serving over 60 million people globally. The sale follows a significant transformation of Urbaser, which included a €1.6 billion investment and the execution of 20 acquisitions.
It was a week marked by strong domestic momentum. 8 out of 10 transactions involved Spanish companies. Half of these deals took place between Spanish players, while the other half were driven by Spanish companies acquiring businesses abroad (2 in France – BMAT and Repsol; 1 in the U.S. – Devicare; and 1 in…
Private Equity dominates with 70% of deals, but it’s all about add-ons, not new bets. PE accounted for 28 of the 40 transactions, though only 5 were new platform investments compared to 21 add-ons. With just 2 divestments recorded (and 1 is a carve out!), the exit market remains slow. 21 add-ons, which is
In a new episode of Fusiones y Adquisiciones, Albia IMAP’s podcast, we talk to Bernardo Monclús, CFO of Idilia Foods, the company behind iconic Spanish brands such as ColaCao, Nocilla and Paladín. With Bernardo, we explore how a family-owned business has managed to sustain leadership in categories where global multinationals dominate many markets, and
Global M&A Trends 2026: Selectivity, Sophistication and New Opportunities in a Transforming Market The new IMAP Global M&A Trends 2025–2026 report reveals an M&A landscape marked by moderate optimism, growing sophistication, and a clear reconfiguration of priorities among buyers, sellers, and investors. Despite a complex geopolitical environment and economic volatility, advisors anticipate a dynamic
Capital West Partners (IMAP Canada) advised Dawson International Truck Centres (Dawson Group) on its sale to Bosch Truck Group / Bosch Idealease. IMAP Netherlands advised Hartman Expeditie, an international logistics provider, specialising in temperature-controlled transport of fruit, vegetables, flowers and plants, on its strategic partnership with GROUPE PRIMEVER, creating a European leader in
IMAP Paraguay advised Grupo AZETA, a major business conglomerate operating across multiple industries, on acquiring Tigo Money, a mobile wallet service provider. Key Capital (IMAP Ireland) advised Tech Refrigeration and Air Conditioning on its sale to bluu unit GmbH, backed by Triton Partners. Capstone Partners (IMAP USA) advised Max Auto Supply Company,
The European transport and logistics sector is undergoing a profound structural transformation. In a recent interview published in Cadena de Suministro, Pablo Gómez, Partner at Albia IMAP, shares his perspective on the dynamics reshaping the market and the role that M&A is playing as a strategic lever for growth and consolidation. A sector driven
Which mergers and acquisitions are most significant in Spain this week? • A&M Capital Europe has agreed to sell Ayesa, a global engineering and digital services provider, through two transactions: Colliers will acquire Ayesa’s Engineering Services division, while BBK will acquire its Digital Services division. • Afianza has secured €110 million in financing
