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.

Norofert, the Romanian producer of organic agricultural inputs and biotechnology provider, has started a share capital increase to raise up to RON 9 million (€1.8 million) following approval from the Financial Supervisory Authority.
Romania recorded the lowest rate of generative artificial intelligence (AI) adoption among young people in the European Union in 2025, according to data released by Eurostat.
Romania's trade deficit decreased by €673 million to €32.7 billion in 2025, representing a 2% improvement compared to 2024, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
Romania's Ministry of Finance has announced the adoption of a Formal Opinion by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Committee on Fiscal Affairs, following the country's evaluation as part of its accession process to the OECD.
Banca de Investiții și Dezvoltare (BID) has signed 18 guarantee agreements with financial intermediaries in Romania.