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European Private Equity Outlook 2017

Portrait of Christof Huth
Senior Partner
Munich Office, Central Europe
+49 89 9230-8291
February 20, 2017

This 'European Private Equity Outlook 2017' is the eighth consecutive publication in a series launched by Roland Berger in 2010. We contacted more than 2,400 experts from private equity investment companies across Europe.

About half of PE professionals – but fewer than last year – expect a growing number of M&A transactions with PE involvement in 2017. Compared to 2016 this is a slightly less positive outlook.

88%
of our study participants agree that managing portfolio companies actively will become more important in the future.

of our study participants agree that managing portfolio companies actively will become more important in the future.

A major deterioration in political stability is one of the most influential factors for PE-driven M&A in 2017. This comes against the background of a range of political events such as Brexit negotiations, the transition of power in Washington and important elections in France and Germany.

Just a few details from our extensive study:

  • Geographically, growth in PE activity is expected to be highest in Spain & Portugal, closely followed by Germany. The least favorable outlook is expected for the UK.
  • Again, technology & media, pharma & healthcare and consumer goods & retail are expected to yield most M&A deals with PE involvement in 2017.
  • The majority of PE professionals expect an increase in competition for deals from Chinese investors in 2017, especially in capital goods & engineering, followed by automotive.

In our study you will find all the details and data compared to 2016. The current process uncertainty in the M&A environment for PE companies is widely expected to continue into 2017.

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