More M&As coming in 2025 due to a pent-up demand for transactions
Despite the UK’s weaker than expected 2024 and downgraded 2025 growth rates, more Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are coming in 2025, providing fresh opportunities for businesses, say leading audit, tax and business advisory firm Blick Rothenberg.
Jon Jesky, who has been appointed as a transaction services partner at the firm said: “Despite the UK’s weaker than expected 2024 and downgraded 2025 growth rates, there is a boost in M&A dealmaking predicted for 2025 due to a pent-up demand for transactions after a subdued 2024.”
He added: “M&A dealmaking is being supported in 2025 by a more stable post-election political environment, greater confidence in the UK’s financial position, including recent and projected cuts in the Bank of England interest rate. Private equity firms are also continuing to deploy their available capital, and motivated sellers are responding to the changes in Business Property Relief.”
Jon said: “Although businesses are facing higher National Insurance Contributions and the increased National Minimum Wage in April, they have the opportunity to create value through combining, allowing them to take advantage of fresh capital to unlock growth, acquire new capabilities, integrate supply chains, realise the cost benefits of scale along with other collaborative advantages.”