Romania sees more M&A deals on nine months
The Romanian mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market recorded 216 transactions in the first nine months (9M) of 2025, an 8.5% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
The Romanian mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market recorded 216 transactions in the first nine months (9M) of 2025, an 8.5% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
The transaction adds to a record portfolio of nearly 5 GW of renewable energy projects advised in 2024, across various areas.
For the second year in a row, industrial and retail assets dominated trading activity, marking a significant shift from previous years when office assets were the primary focus.
Banca Transilvania's net profit amounted to RON 1.81 billion, +42.6% compared to the first six months of 2023.
The largest transaction closed in Q2 2024 was related to a 20,900 sq. m pre - lease by VAT Group within VGP Park Arad.
The first quarter of 2024 ended with real estate investments in Romania totalling €202 million, up 69% compared to the first three months of 2023.
April 2024 was a remarkable month for the real estate market in the Capital. The significant increase in sales reflects increased buyer confidence in the market's growth potential.
Structural tailwinds for logistics properties remain intact with strong supply and demand dynamics despite economic uncertainties.
2023 ended with solid activity levels for industrial and logistics, with some 770,000 square meters of leasing deals closed.
The Romanian investment market recorded transactions of around €476 million last year, down by more than half over 2022's cycle high of €1.25 billion.

Premier Energy has signed an agreement to acquire Distribuție Energie Oltenia (DEO) from funds managed by Macquarie Asset Management for approximately €700 million.
Grup Șerban Holding announced that its subsidiary Interagroaliment has filed for insolvency proceedings on April 15, 2026, due to financial difficulties.
Romania recorded the highest annual inflation rate in the European Union in March 2026, reaching a peak of 9.0%.
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into Romania's planned state support for refurbishing the Cernavoda 1 nuclear reactor, questioning whether the €3.2 billion aid package complies with EU state aid rules.
Vastint Romania, part of Vastint Group, has signed the first lease agreement for the second phase of Timpuri Noi Square (TNS). Scor, a global reinsurer, has selected the project for its permanent operations in Romania, where it will occupy 3,250 sqm.