With 2024 behind us, it is time to reflect the past year and shift our focus to what lies ahead. The fourth quarter of 2024 brought positive momentum to the Finnish M&A market, with deal volumes hitting their highest level since Q1 2023. The decreasing interest rates seen in 2024 have resulted in lower financing costs for buyers. This combined with the improving economic conditions, is expected to drive an uptick in deal activity as confidence in the market strengthens. We expect a surge in transaction volumes as companies capitalise on opportunities, offering an encouraging forecast for 2025.
Key observations from our report:
- The Finnish M&A market is demonstrating many signs of recovery, indicating an improving outlook for transactions. Overall, the economic outlook has improved fostering optimism among investors and businesses.
- Transactions involving private equity-backed companies are anticipated to increase, as the number of mature portfolio companies continues to grow, and private equity firms start to leverage the improving market conditions.
- The Finnish IPO market is expected to become more active during 2025, reflecting increased investor confidence and a more favorable market environment.
Contact us
Ilkka Simula
Partner, Deals Leader & Private Equity Leader, PwC Finland
Tel: +358 (0)20 787 8522
Sari Elonheimo
Partner, Capital Markets and Accounting Advisory Services, PwC Finland
Tel: +358 (0)20 787 7289
