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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 […]

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The BMA M&A Climate Monitor

The results of the quarterly member survey on the development of the M&A market in Germany.

Results – Q2 2025 | BMA M&A Climate Monitor

German M&A sentiment is improving, with valuations and growth motives raising hopes for a stronger Q3 2025.

Results – April 2025 | BMA M&A Climate Monitor

Despite a subdued climate, rising valuations and growth motives raise hopes for a more stable Q2.

Results – November 2024 | BMA M&A Climate Monitor

Expectations of valuation trends and companies’ growth motives suggest a moderate Q4 in 2024.

Results – August 2024 | BMA M&A Climate Monitor

Despite declining momentum overall, there are positive developments in the micro and small cap segment.

Results – April 2024 | BMA M&A Climate Monitor

The analysis shows cautious optimism and a higher transaction abandonment rate.

Results – January 2024 | BMA M&A Climate Monitor

Only 25% view Germany positively, while Europe and global outlooks are positive.

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SME study

In cooperation with M&A REVIEW and the University of Bristol, BMA regularly conducts studies on the topic of “M&A in the SME sector”. The aim is to create a well-founded inventory of medium-sized companies involved in acquisitions.

Results of the SME study 2025

Interest rate pressure has eased, but energy costs and customs uncertainty keep the environment complex.

Results of the SME study 2024

SMEs use M&A more strategically, but success stays at 40–60%, making clear strategies key.

Results of the SME study 2023

Despite tough markets, many SMEs use M&A for growth, facing challenges in target selection and integration.

Results of the SME study 2022

SMEs use M&A for growth but act opportunistically, struggle with integration and complexity.

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