The Italian M&A market, like others across Europe, faced a challenging year in 2023, with statistics showing a 70% decline in transaction values. However, the drop in volume levels was relatively minor at about 10%, showcasing the resilience of the mid-cap market. Houlihan Lokey Managing Directors Matteo Manfredi and André Pichler share their thoughts with Il Sole 24 Ore on the strength of the Italian mid-cap market, the outlook of M&A activity in 2024, and which sectors might see significant levels of activity.
Read the article in Italian here.