The Hungarian M&A market is at its peak for more than 10 years – EY analysis

By: Trademagazin Date: 2023. 04. 03. 11:21

Last year, the Hungarian transaction market experienced the most active period of the past 12 years – according to the recent report of EY evaluating corporate mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The number and estimated value of transactions also increased in Hungary compared to the previous year. The technology sector remained the most attractive investment target.

During the previous year, 137 transactions were made public in Hungary, with a total value of 5.88 billion dollars. The number of deals increased by five last year, and their combined value rose by 34 percent compared to the 132 announcements in 2021 that resulted in a total of $4.64 billion. The estimated size of the domestic M&A market also increased significantly, by 27 percent in dollars.

According to EY’s analysis, the Hungarian market will still be determined by domestic transactions (42%) in 2022. The proportion of domestic companies’ foreign investments has essentially not changed. Companies invested most often in Poland (6), Croatia (4), Germany, Romania and Slovenia (3-3). Among the companies investing in Hungary, the United States (6), the United Kingdom (5), France (4), and the Czech Republic and the Netherlands (3 each) are at the top.