Portugal

Global team specialized in buy-side and sell side M&A

ONEtoONE Portugal is part of one of the leading international M&A Advisory Firms with a presence in 16 countries and specialized in buy side and sell side M&A in the middle-market.

We take pride in serving entrepreneurs, multinationals, private equity firms, and professional investors all over the globe with creativity and diligence. Our global network of partners allows us access to a wide range of market insights, buyers, and investment opportunities.

ONEtoONE provides a broad spectrum of M&A transaction types across multiple industries and investment banking advisory services. We serve buyers and sellers by providing in-depth financial and strategic analysis, identifying optimal potential transaction partners, developing creative deal structures, and negotiating complex cross-border transaction terms.

Offices

3710068

Lisbon

4381097

Lisbon

Team

Transactions

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2063
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Economic Outlook

Portugal is an increasingly diversified and service-based economy. Its GDP growth accelerated in recent years, reaching 2.5% growth in 2017 and totalling €179.2 billion. This growth is stemming from increased domestic demand and investment in exports, which is said to have doubled in 2017. The primary industry sectors are services (around 75% of GDP), industrial (22% of GDP), and agricultural (2.4% of GDP).1 Services, in particular tourism, play an increasingly important role in the country’s economy.

Market Access Opportunity

Portuguese M&A market is mature and full of opportunities. The M&A activity in Portugal has increased in the past years, with a significant number of transactions in the real estate, energy and infrastructure sectors.

In 2016, the Portuguese market has seen over 300 M&A transactions, with 120 disclosed transactions valuing over €12 billion.The most dynamic subsector in 2017 in terms of M&A deals was real estate, followed by financial and insurance subsectors.

Majority of the transactions are set to be inbound, with the current deal structure trend of divestment in non-strategic and distressed assets.

Sources: 1. Nordea Trade Portal. (2019). The economic context of Portugal – Economic and Political Overview. 2. International Financial Law Review (2017) 2017 Mergers and Acquisitions Report: Portugal.

Main Services

Sell-side Advsory

Buy-side Advsory

Fund Raising

Strategic Advisory