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Global Industrials deal value reached £150 billion in Q2 2026, as dealmakers focus heavily on fewer, larger transactions.
AlixPartners' Industrials deal trends analysis tracks a sharp rebound in deal value in Q2 2026, surging 71% quarter-on-quarter, even as volumes edged down slightly by 3%. EMEA led with 45% of deal value, while North America held as the most active market by volume, despite a 13% quarter-on-quarter decline.
The quarter's headline deal was KONE's £25.9 billion acquisition of TK Elevator, positioning it as the world's largest elevator and escalator company. Other notable deals included Bain Capital's £6.3 billion carve-out of Everllence, Volkswagen's marine engine business, and Parker Hannifin's £1.9 billion acquisition of CIRCOR Aerospace.
Looking ahead, mega-deal momentum shows no sign of cooling; July alone saw 11 further mega-deals announced. Buyer selectivity will persist as capital concentrates on high-quality assets with recurring demand, defensible positions, and exposure to high-growth end markets supporting resilient pricing for premium targets.
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