Future trends in CEE M&A: which way forward?

Welcome to “Future Trends in CEE M&A”, our report into the key trends that we believe will drive mergers and acquisitions activity in Central and Eastern Europe, the CIS and Russia during the coming 12 to 24 months and beyond.

Here we have drawn on the broad experience and in-depth knowledge of our teams on the ground across the region to identify which will be the most important themes for international and domestic buyers and sellers.

Russia’s sheer size, its power to accumulate wealth through exploitation of hydrocarbons and its rapid economic transformation mean that it is likely to offer more e100m-plus opportunities for investment. The mega-deals are well publicised, but less well known is the fact that the country’s mid-market is now becoming an active area for M&A. Below the big league, companies are consolidating fragmented industries to tap into Russia’s vast internal market as wealth starts trickling down and creating new middle classes with increasing disposable incomes. They are also looking beyond Russia’s borders to gain access to new markets and technologies and diversify risk.

We hope you enjoy the publication and find useful information, as well as some food for thought.