The trends influencing M&A activity
 

Discover the key mergers and acquisitions trends across industries in our Belgian M&A Predictions 2024. We focus on how hot topics, such as inflation, the energy transition, digitisation, an ageing population, and structural challenges in the labour market, may affect M&A deals in Belgium.

An optimistic outlook

We predict increased levels of Belgian M&A activity in 2024 compared to last year. However, deal volumes will remain below the peaks of the post-pandemic period.

While economic growth and interest rates are expected to stabilise, challenging conditions—such as the energy transition, digitisation, an ageing population, a turbulent international environment, and structural challenges in the labour market—will impact the M&A activity.

Therefore, in depth M&A strategy and deal preparation, as well as due diligence, will become ever-more important. More checks are needed to provide a reliable picture of risk.

Some sectors, such as healthcare, stand to benefit; others will see this greater scrutiny as a devaluing threat.