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.

Consumer products brands are shifting from competing for visibility to competing for algorithmic selection, according to an EY report.
MedLife Group has implemented an advanced integrated robotic neurosurgery system at MedLife Polisano Hospital in Sibiu, following an investment of over €2 million.
The Galați Court has approved the modified asset recovery plan for Liberty Galați, paving the way for the auction of one of Romania's most important industrial assets to resume.
Small and mid-sized retailers lost approximately €3.2 million in profit over the past year due to inventory errors, according to internal data from Selectsoft, a Romanian provider of ERP solutions for SMEs.
Fondul Proprietatea has exercised its pre-emption right and subscribed to 5.6 million new shares in National Company Administrația Porturilor Maritime (CNAPM), investing €10.8 million to maintain its existing shareholding percentage.