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[null,"Wardynski & Partners","Jakub Lerner"]
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["Global M&A Trends Report"]
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["Report Generated: 5/1/2025"]
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["Question","Poland"]
["Private M&A"]
["With respect to private M&A, what are three things on top of mind for M&A practitioners in your jurisdiction?"," Three things top of mind for private M&A practitioners in Poland are:  \n \n General: economic environment \n General: political environment \n Commercial: valuation expectation gaps \n \n Continuing high interest rates and inflation environment, with the ongoing war in Ukraine dampening foreign buyers' appetite for the region. "]
["With respect to private M&A, where does your jurisdiction see most deal activity?","Most private M&A deal activity is categorized as mid-market. \n"]
["With respect to private M&A, what sector sees the most deal activity in your jurisdiction?","Most private M&A deal activity is seen in the Energy, Technology, Media and Telecommunications and Consumer Goods sectors.\n"]
["What are your predictions for private M&A deal volume in your jurisdiction during 2024?","Private M&A deal volume in 2024 is predicted to be greater than 2023 deal activity, an improving and more stable macroeconomic environment and a greater acceptance of new valuation metrics coupled with the likely comeback of private equity investors\n"]
["Public M&A"]
["With respect to public M&A, what are three things on top of mind for M&A practitioners in your jurisdiction?"," Three things top of mind for public M&A practitioners in Poland are:  \n \n General: economic environment \n General: political environment \n Commercial: valuation expectation gaps \n \n Continuing high interest rates and inflation environment, with the ongoing war in Ukraine dampening foreign buyers' appetite for the region. "]
["With respect to public M&A, where does your jurisdiction see most deal activity?","Most public M&A deal activity is categorized as mid-market. \n"]
["With respect to public M&A, what sector sees the most deal activity in your jurisdiction?","Most public M&A deal activity is seen in the Manufacturing and Consumer Goods sectors.\n"]
["What are your predictions for public M&A deal volume in your jurisdiction during 2024?","Public M&A deal volume in 2024 is predicted to be greater than 2023 deal activity, after a flat 2023, a revival of the IPOs may also stimulate the public M&A segment. \n"]
["Jurisdictional Insights"]
["Please share any other insights with respect to M&A in your jurisdiction:","In 2024, we anticipate a more favorable environment for M&A compared to 2023, with a notable emphasis on themes like energy transformation across the region. Sectors poised for continued success include healthcare and renewables. Additionally, the consolidation in the IT sector is expected to gain momentum due to softer demand and lower margins for tech services.\n"]