The M&A landscape is rapidly evolving, with both listed and large companies getting involved in midmarket M&A and professionalizing their capabilities. The middle market is becoming more attractive due to the potential for successful transactions, as these companies are not financially and operationally optimized. In times of economic volatility, successful acquirers take an "outside-in view" and actively search for acquisition targets while focusing on market access and execution speed, supported by technology and optimized processes. The digitalization of M&A processes, including the use of tools like Chat GPT and AI solutions, has increased efficiency and enabled a more proactive M&A strategy, breaking down geographical barriers and simplifying deal target identification and evaluation. Click the link below to download the full report.