Data and Trends in the CEE SME M&A Market

This report presents the Dealsuite M&A Monitor for Central and Eastern Europe for the first half of 2024. It consolidates research on the M&A mid-market, specifically targeting enterprises with revenues between €1 million and €50 million. The study aims to enhance market transparency and provide benchmarks for M&A professionals. Key findings include a total of 142 buy-side and 183 sell-side transactions, with a median deal size of €7.5 million. The report also details the average EBITDA multiple in the CEE region, which stands at 5.2, varying by industry. The document outlines trends in buyer intent, indicating a seller's market with an average of 5.7 interested parties per company for sale. Additionally, it assesses the age of companies at sale, noting that 73% of advisors report an average age of 10 years or older. The outlook for the second half of 2024 appears positive, with 87% of advisors expressing optimism.