BM&A M&A Climate Monitor Q1 2025: German M&A sentiment remains subdued – glimmers of hope in the small and micro-cap segment
Pullach, April 01, 2025 – The German Mergers & Acquisitions Association (BM&A) today publishes the results of the M&A Climate Monitor for the first quarter of 2025, which was conducted in collaboration with the University of Bristol. The study shows that sentiment for the German M&A market remains gloomy. While the assessments for Europe and […]
Press release – German M&A Association presents new model documentation for small and mid-cap transactions
Pullach, March 24, 2025 – The Bundesverband Mergers & Acquisitions e.V. (BM&A) presents new sample documentation specifically for small and mid-cap transactions. The standardized contract documentation will be presented at the M&A Excellence Days at the Goethe University Frankfurt am Main on 24. and March 25, 2025 officially presented for the first time. The new […]
Press release – BM&A and BVK enter into cooperation to strengthen SMEs and technological innovations
The German Mergers & Acquisitions Association (BM&A) and the German Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVK) have agreed on a groundbreaking cooperation. This aims to combine the strengths of both organizations in order to strengthen the M&A and private equity landscape in Germany and to open up new growth and financing opportunities, particularly for […]
BM&A Climate Monitor shows difficult market environment in the fourth quarter of 2024
Pullach, November 13, 2024 – The German M&A Association (BM&A) has published the latest results of its Climate Monitor for the fourth quarter of 2024, which was conducted in collaboration with the University of Bristol. The study results paint a challenging picture for the M&A market, especially in Germany, and reflect the uncertainty that many […]
BM&A Climate Monitor for the M&A market: SMEs as the key to strategic transformation through M&A
Pullach, August 13, 2024 – The German Mergers & Acquisitions Association (BM&A) today published the results of the M&A Climate Monitor for the third quarter of 2024, which was conducted in collaboration with the University of Bristol. The survey of 79 companies, predominantly from the B2B sector and SMEs, shows a subdued mood in the […]
Press release – Presentation of the M&A Awards 2024: Highlight of the M&A Summit in Munich
Munich, July 16, 2024 – The Bundesverband M&A gem. e.V. (BM&A) held the M&A Awards ceremony as part of the M&A Summit in Munich on July 11, 2024. This prestigious event honored outstanding M&A transactions that have impressed through strategic planning and successful execution. The Bundesverband für Mergers & Acquisitions gem. e.V. (BM&A), founded […]
Press release – German M&A Association presents new model company purchase agreement for medium-sized transactions
Pullach, July 11, 2024 – The Bundesverband Mergers and Acquisitions gem. e.V. (BM&A) has developed a new model company purchase agreement especially for small and medium-sized company transactions. This standardized contract aims to lower transaction costs, reduce uncertainties and speed up the entire process. Clear and transparent regulations are intended to encourage medium-sized companies to […]
BM&A Climate Monitor for the M&A market: Corporate divestiture on the rise
Slightly positive mood in the M&A market. Strategic sale of company shares gains in importance. Transaction terminations increased compared to Q1. Munich, April 2024. The Bundesverband Merger & Acquisition gem. e.V. (BM&A) presents the results of its latest member survey. In the second quarter, a total of 68 companies took part in the survey, […]
Application phase for M&A Awards 2024 opens
For the second time, the German Mergers & Acquisitions Association (BM&A) is presenting the M&A Awards as part of the M&A Summit. Companies are now invited to submit their transactions for this award and present their outstanding achievements in the M&A sector. In addition, third parties can also be nominated for an award. For […]
SME study M&A 2024 open
Research project “M&A in the SME sector” Over the course of 2023 and at the start of the new year, many companies were faced with significant challenges that had a major impact on their business objectives. Political uncertainties at an international level, rising energy costs, the disruption of global goods flows and inflation have […]