In the European automotive industry, there were 33 M&A deals announced in Q2 2024, worth a total value of $1bn, according to GlobalData’s Deals Database. The $394.2m minority acquisition of Allego by Meridiam was the industry’s largest disclosed deal. GlobalData’s Automotive Industry Mergers And Acquisitions Deals By Top Themes In Q2 2024 report provides an overview of merger and acquisition activity globally and identifies the themes driving the most notable deals announced in 2023 in the automotive industry. Buy the report here.

Smarter leaders trust GlobalData

In value terms, M&A activity in Europe increased by 120% in Q2 2024 compared with the previous quarter’s total of $455.4m and rose by 28% as compared to Q2 2023. Related deal volume decreased by 15% in Q2 2024 versus the previous quarter.

The top-ranked financial advisors supporting these M&A deals in Europe in H1 2024 were Lazard; Atlas Copco; Barclays with 3, 1, 1 deals respectively.

The top-ranked legal advisors supporting these M&A deals in Europe in H1 2024 were Allen & Overy; Baker & McKenzie; CMS Legal Services EEIG with 3, 2, 2 deals respectively.

For further understanding of GlobalData's Automotive Industry Mergers And Acquisitions Deals By Top Themes In Q2 2024 – Thematic Intelligence, buy the report here.

This content was updated on 24 July 2026

Data Insights

From

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Blending expert knowledge with cutting-edge technology, GlobalData’s unrivalled proprietary data will enable you to decode what’s happening in your market. You can make better informed decisions and gain a future-proof advantage over your competitors.

GlobalData

GlobalData, the leading provider of industry intelligence, provided the underlying data, research, and analysis used to produce this article.

GlobalData’s Deals Database tracks global deal activity, including mergers, acquisitions, capital raising, strategic alliances, and licensing agreements. Proprietary analysis is used to group deals into key thematic areas and granular sectors across the world’s largest industries.

This analysis considers only announced and completed deals from the GlobalData financial deals database and excludes all terminated and rumoured deals. Deal type includes Buyouts and Direct Investments done by Private Equity firms.