M&A activity in Denmark and Europe continues on a high level showing a strong fourth quarter, rounding off a record-breaking 2021
Summary
The M&A activity in Denmark and Europe continues at full speed. The number of transactions in Q4 2021 shows a continued high activity level, making 2021 a record-breaking year. This indicates a strong market as buyers and sellers of companies are increasingly looking beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, with a strong activity level expected to continue into 2022.
In Denmark, the fourth quarter of the year shows a record high activity level for Danish company sales for a fourth quarter, however with a decrease compared to the relatively extreme previous quarters. For 2021 as a whole, the number of transactions is 70% higher than in 2020.
When looking at the European M&A-market, the level of activity in Q4 2021 is also very strong. The number of transactions remains at a high level, and the European market is also breaking all previous records in terms of activity level. Many businesses that have successfully weathered the COVID-19 situation and recent supply chain challenges represent attractive acquisition targets, further supported by the confidence that mass-vaccination roll-outs are bringing to the market
2021 has been a great year, with high activity levels in all quarters. Q4 was almost as active as the previous quarters, reflecting a continued strong transaction appetite from both buyers and sellers of companies. While we should not expect 2022 to reach the record levels of 2021, based on the activity we are seeing in Oaklins and the broader market, we expect another strong year in 2022.DANIEL SAND – MANAGING PARTNER, OAKLINS DENMARK
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