Romania is the most attractive M&A market in Eastern Europe

Senior managers in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) have identified Romania as having the greatest potential for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the region, followed by Bulgaria. They expect Romania and Bulgaria to reach the highest level in terms of mergers and acquisitions and of activity of private equity funds.

These managers share their strategic views and expansion plans on M&A. They expect an alert pace of acquisitions in the region in the coming 12 months.

Such as the conclusions of a report on Central & Eastern European Corporate Strategy made by KBC Securities, the integrated European Equity House of KBC Group, together with CMS and PENTA Investments. The report included the views of 100 managers in , the Czech Republic, and , on the M&A climate in their countries, according to Budapest Business Journal.

More then half of managers interviewed indicated that is the most attractive market from their point of view, and that financial services are expected to be the most active sector in the coming year. Most senior company executives are targeting opportunities offered by western companies for their acquisitions.

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