The Romanian M&A market in 2021 had a market value (disclosed transactions) of EUR 2.3 billion, says Deloitte.
But, the estimated market value (including undisclosed transactions) is at around EUR 4-4.4 billion.
There were 52 transactions with disclosed value and the average deal value (calculated for disclosed transactions) was at EUR 27 million.
The largest deals of 2021
Romanian majority state-owned Romgazhas reached an agreement to acquire a 50% stake in Neptun Deep, the offshore gas field project in the Black Sea
The disclosed value of the deal was EUR 920 million and completion of the transaction is expected in the first quarter of 2022.
London-based Novalpina Capital acquired MaxBet Romania for an estimated value of EUR 250 million.
Glovo’s acquisition of Delivery Hero operations in the Balkan region for a disclosed value of EUR 170 million.
Hungarian private equity fund Adventum bought Hermes Business Campus from Atenor, a transaction estimated at EUR 150 million.
Hidroelectrica’s takeover of Crucea Wind Farm and Steag Energie for a disclosed value of EUR 130 million.