Romanian M&A market falls to €4.2 billion on nine months
The Romanian mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market reached €4.2 billion in the first nine months, a 7% decrease from the same period last year.
The Romanian mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market reached €4.2 billion in the first nine months, a 7% decrease from the same period last year.
Romania's private companies are forecasting a slowdown in salary growth for 2026, with an average projected increase of 6%.
The Romanian media and entertainment industry is projected to experience constant growth over the next five years, reaching a value of €4.91 billion by 2029.
Romania's mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market recorded 122 transactions with a cumulative value exceeding €2.7 billion.
The Romanian mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market saw 57 transactions in Q1 2025, an 8% rise compared to the same period last year.
Daniel Anghel joined PwC Romania in 1997. In the last six years he led the Tax and Legal Department, working on complex projects for multinational and local companies.

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