M&A Market Reviews: Logistics and Supply Chain sector

M&A activity held firm in Q1, driven primarily by strategic buyers pursuing consolidation, while private equity participation remained subdued and technology-focused deals declined amid AI uncertainty.

Q1 highlights:

  • 15 completed transactions, with trade buyers accounting for the majority
  • 13% of deals involved private equity-backed acquirers 
  • Cross-border transactions made up over a quarter of activity
  • Technology-led deals represented a small proportion of overall volume


In this report, you’ll find:

  • Key dynamics shaping the UK logistics M&A landscape

  • A comprehensive review of Q1 transaction activity across the sector


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