Romania: EY: Romanian M&A Market Up 49% To $6B In H1, 2026

July 3, 2026

EY: Romanian M&A Market Up 49% To $6B In H1, 2026
Jul 3, 2026

EY: Romanian M&A Market Up 49% To $6B In H1, 2026.

Romanian mergers and acquisitions (M&A) reached an estimated total value of $6 billion in the first half of 2026, reflecting a staggering 49% (…)

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