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Main M&A inbound deals in Europe H1 2017, by deal value

Merger and acquisition (M&A) inbound deals in Europe as of the first half of 2017, by deal value (Figures expressed in millions of euros)

The data illustrates the top merger and acquisition (M&A) inbound deals on the European market in the first half of 2017. Inbound deals relate to deals where the target company is domiciled in Europe and the bidder company either in Europe or elsewhere in the world. The most valuable individual M&A transaction in H1 2017 was the purchase of Linde AG by Praxair, Inc, with a deal value of more than 40.5 billion euro.

Linde AG Praxair, Inc.	40535
Abertis Infraestructuras, S.A. Atlantia SpA	30295
Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd Johnson & Johnson	27591
Luxottica Group S.p.A. Essilor International SA	23965
Essity Aktiebolag (publ) Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA (Shareholders)	18283
LogiCor Europe Limited China Investment Corporation	12250
Christian Dior SA (25.9% Stake) Bernard Arnault (Private Investor)	12111
Zodiac Aerospace SA Safran SA	8316
AREVA SA (Fuel Cycle Business) (50% Stake) Government of France	6939
AWAS Aviation Capital Limited Dubai Aerospace Enterprise	6908

Main M&A inbound deals in Europe H1 2017, by deal value

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