Deal Drivers Europe - FY 200627 February 2007

This report provides an analysis of European M&A activity and trends for 2006. The market is analysed as a whole, and across eight key industry sectors. It also features advisory league tables for investment banks, law firms and PR advisers, as well as mid market practitioners.

As well as drawing on data and analysis from mergermarket's world class editorial and research teams, the report incorporates insights from leading firms in the M&A arena: Clifford Chance and Merrill Corporation.

Deal Drivers provides a valuable and clear view of European M&A activity in 2006, as well as expectations for the market in the future.

Table of Contents

1. Forewords

2. Heat Chart

3. All Sectors

4. Financial Services

5. Industrials

6. Energy, Mining & Utilities

7. Consumer

8. Technology, Media & Telecommunications

9. Leisure

10. Pharma, Medical & Biotech

11. Business Services

12. About Clifford Chance

13. About Merrill

14. Notes & Contacts

In 2006, European M&A achieved its strongest performance in recent history with over one trillion euros in announced deals: 5,216 transactions worth €1,056.1bn to be precise. This was a 31% increase on 2005 deal value, and only slightly down from 5,272 deals in that year. 2006 certainly got off to a racing start with the first quarter witnessing 1,385 deals worth a staggering €316.5bn....

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