Business Forum
| 25 July, 2025 at 11:00 AM
PE activity surges in Romania in H1 2025
Private equity (PE) activity in Romania saw a significant uplift in H1 2025, with a total of 5 acquisitions and 5 exits finalized by PE funds.
Private equity (PE) activity in Romania saw a significant uplift in H1 2025, with a total of 5 acquisitions and 5 exits finalized by PE funds.
Local pharma producer Antibiotice is planning a significant investment in the research, development, and production of critical medicines, with a proposed RON 376.8 million.
Ayvens has completed the integration of ALD Automotive and LeasePlan in Romania, following the global acquisition of LeasePlan by ALD Automotive.
Romania's Ministry of National Defence, through CN Romtehnica SA, and the Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, signed a framework agreement for the acquisition of SHORAD-VSHORAD anti-aircraft systems, in a deal worth RON 10.33 billion (around €2 billion).
The Romania Education Alliance (REA) has announced an investment plan exceeding €20 million by 2028, in a move designed to integrate over 15 private schools.
Romaero and Marshall have announced a strategic partnership focusing on the maintenance and modernization of the Romanian Air Force's (RoAF) C-130 Hercules aircraft fleet.
Digi Communications has announced a significant corporate restructuring of its affiliated companies in Belgium.
Ceres Pharma, a Belgian pharmaceutical group, has announced the official completion of the integration process between its Romanian subsidiaries, Dacia Plant and Viva Pharma.
Maspex Romania has initiated the voluntary takeover bid for the majority of Purcari Wineries shares on the Bucharest Stock Exchange.
Artesana, the Romanian artisanal dairy producer, has announced a strategic partnership with investment fund Booster Capital.
Edenred has named Matei Ciobanu as the new Growth & Development Director for Eastern Europe & Japan starting July.
Construction materials supplier Saint-Gobain Romania has appointed Jakub Kotala as its CEO starting July.
Romania's manufacturing faces mounting pressures from evolving technologies, labour market shifts, and sustainability demands.
Romanians spent over €3 billion on international travel in the first four months of 2025, a 15% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
Haleon, the consumer health group, has announced the appointment of Wael Kaskas as General Manager for its Hungary, Romania, Czechia, and Slovakia cluster, effective July.
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre (SG GSC) Romania has announced the appointment of Laurent Mirjol as its new CEO, replacing Philippe Gabulon.
Steel producer LIBERTY Galați has announced significant changes to its executive management team and board, aiming to consolidate operations and maximize production performance.
INVL Baltic Sea Growth Fund has completed the purchase of Pehart Group, a producer of household and industrial paper products in Romania, from Abris Capital Partners.
Romanian private healthcare network MedLife is investing €3 million in genetic testing and will launch a large-scale genetic testing program.
Carrefour Romania has launched the country's first intelligent shopping cart system, at its Corbeanca hypermarket.
In 2024, road freight transport in the EU saw a total volume of 1,869 billion tonne-kilometres (TKM), up 0.6% year-on-year, of which Romania recorded 67 billion TKM.
ADP, the supplier of human capital management solutions, announced the appointment of Claudiu Bodea as the new General Manager of ADP Romania.
Private equity firm Innova Capital has announced the launch of its Technology Advisory Board, which is the first of its kind in CEE.
Pluxee, a global supplier of employee benefits and engagement solutions, has announced the acquisition of MyBenefits.
Rețele Electrice România, the electricity distribution operator and part of the PPC group in Romania, invested approximately RON 1.4 billion (€280 million) in 2025 in modernisation and digitalisation projects across its distribution networks.
The Romanian Government has officially approved an emergency ordinance aimed at providing relief for the energy market through a temporary reduction in diesel excise duties.
Purcari Wineries has announced that its Romanian subsidiary Crama Ceptura has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the share capital of CaraprodVin, a wine producer located in Vârstecoiu Commune, Vrancea County.
Auchan Romania is consolidating its transition to green energy, accelerating the integration of renewable sources in its operations.
Vastint Romania has partnered with Digi Group for the sixth edition of its blood donation campaign, taking place for the first time at Timpuri Noi Square on 6 April 2026.