Total private equity buyout value in Europe 2019-2020, by industry
In 2020, the largest share of European buyout activity occurred in the technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) industry. Buyout activity in this industry attributed to 25 percent of the total European buyout value. This was followed by the industrials and chemicals industry, with 20 percent of the total buyout value. The third place ranking is completed by the pharma, medical, and biotech industry, with 12 percent of the total European buyout value. The TMT industry also accounted for the highest share of buyout deal volume in Europe in 2020.
