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European M&A activity: main buyer drivers 2013-2017

What do you believe will be the greatest buy-side drivers of M&A activity in Europe over the next 12 months?

The data illustrates the distribution of industry experts opinions regarding the main drivers of the M&A buyer side in Europe from 2013 to 2017. Consolidation in overcrowded markets was given as the underlying motivator for M&A buyers by 51% of respondents in 2017.

Increased appetite from foreign acquirers	62	56	66	30	29
Cash-rich corporate acquirers	48	55	54	37	54
Undervalued targets	52	47	52	54	28
Consolidation in overcrowded markets	42	57	50	27	51
Private equity buyouts	41	29	45	33	26

European M&A activity: main buyer drivers 2013-2017

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