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Mergers and acquisitions in Portugal fall 27% by September

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Briefings

Portuguese M&A activity fell 27% to September 2026, with 379 transactions valued at 7.8 billion euros. The tech sector drove activity in the first nine months, while the real estate sector led in November. Key deals include the Asterion Industrial Partners acquisition of Covilhã's data center for 120 million euros and the ongoing purchase of Fraikin by Asterion. Portugal ranked ninth in international investment destinations, with Spain and the UK as top sources.

Key points

• Portuguese M&A activity fell 27% to September 2026, with 379 transactions valued at 7.8 billion euros.
• The Asterion Industrial Partners acquisition of Covilhã's data center for 120 million euros was the largest deal in the third quarter of 2026.

Context

The Portuguese market saw 379 M&A transactions in the first nine months of 2026, down 27% from the same period in 2025. The tech sector was the most active in the first nine months, while the real estate sector led in November. Spain was the top source of investment, followed by the UK.

Limitations

Data covers only the first nine months of 2026, with specific details on the Fraikin acquisition remaining undisclosed. The report relies on TTR Data, which may have reporting constraints or delays.

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