Polish M&A volumes have increased 50% y/y

The first half of 2021 saw Polish M&A volumes increase by almost 50 percent compared to the first half of 2020 (15 percent uplift on the second half of2020), driven by the Polish infrastructure sector continuing to drive deal volumes, with EU funding creating significant activity across the transport, energy and the digital space. There is a green energy transformation accelerating as well, with most major players adopting decarbonization solutions – wind and solar projects continue to drive deal volumes. However, to meet 2030 energy production targets, these deals will have to accelerate further.

The Polish labor cost advantage, supported by a strong local talent pool, continues to drive the re-location of many manufacturing and business services companies to Poland: DC Advisory sees a number of international strategic players acquiring targets in Poland based on this cost advantage, in addition to the increasingly affluent and attractive domestic market.

Economic recovery in Poland has been robust – GDP growth for 2021 is set to reach almost 5 percent and 2022 is expected to be even higher

The last few months have been slow, with many sell-side processes under preparation during the holiday period. They are expected to come to the market by the end of 2021.

(WBJ)