M&A Spotlight: Behind the Data in EMEA’s Mid-Market Deal Trends

While headline M&A figures suggest cautious optimism for 2026, they often overlook where a significant share of deal activity is taking place across the mid-market in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

In this session, we’ll leverage S&P Global’ s latest M&A infographic data alongside insights from Deal Leaders International and M&A advisors across the Pandea Network to map regional and sector-specific trends, that go beyond the headlines. Drawing on the experience of advisers working on live mid-market transactions, our panel will explore what is truly driving deal flow across EMEA markets beyond the headline narratives.

From shifting valuation dynamics to financing conditions across markets and cross-border complexities, this discussion will bridge the gap between top-line data and on-the-ground execution.

In this session, we will explore:

• What the latest S&P Global data reveals about mid-market activity across EMEA and where it diverges from headline trends
• The real drivers of deal flow at the regional and country level, based on live transactions
• How financing conditions and investor appetite are shaping mid-market deals differently across sub-regions
• The practical impact of regulatory and geopolitical factors on deal execution across EMEA
• Where advisors are seeing emerging pockets of opportunity and where momentum is stalling.

Whether you are a corporate acquirer, financial sponsor, or advisory professional, this session will provide practical perspectives to inform your EMEA dealmaking strategy.

Speakers

Ely Fal (Moderator)

Associate Director of Market Development, Data & Research Solutions
S&P Global Market Intelligence

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Jan-Willem Ditters

Partner
IRIS Corporate Finance

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Francis De Zanche

Partner, Adacta Advisory

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Sherif Ahmed

Founder and CEO
Tanami Financial Advisory

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Terry Stratis

Head of Market Intelligence & Strategy
Deal Leaders International

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Roger Esler

Corporate Finance Partner
Dow Schofield Watts