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Private security: a sector moving towards consolidation, in France and across Europe
26/10/2026
Financial News

Private security: a sector moving towards consolidation, in France and across Europe

Driven by the broadening of its remit, private security has posted sustained growth in France in recent years. Manned guarding remains its core activity. This momentum is accompanied by a gradual structuring of the market. It opens up external growth opportunities for leaders of SMEs and mid-sized companies, in France and in neighbouring countries. A […]
M&A externalisé
20/10/2026
Financial News

Outsourced M&A: A key tool to accelerating acquisition-led growth

Growth through acquisition is an increasingly prominent element of corporate strategy, often built around successive acquisitions. In 2025, nearly half of the 1,076 SME transactions recorded in France were acquired by portfolio companies, backed by investment funds pursuing buy & build strategies, performing multiple acquisitions within a given sector to accelerate their growth. The M&A […]
Face à l'IA, la valeur des éditeurs SaaS tient à l'expertise métier
12/10/2026
Financial News

Facing AI, the value of SaaS publishers lies in their sector expertise

Since January 2026, SaaS publishers have undergone a severe stock market correction. Investors fear that AI agents will replace subscriptions billed per user. Private transactions nevertheless tell a different story: a market that continues to reward accumulated sector experience. Widespread stock market distrust 2026 has been marked by a two-stage dynamic in the SaaS market. […]
Courtage d'assurance : 27 500 courtiers, une concentration qui s'accélère en France
06/10/2026
Financial News

Insurance broking: 27,500 brokers and accelerating consolidation in France

French insurance broking has never had so many players. As at 31 August 2026, the Orias register lists, across all activities, 73,545 intermediaries and 125,165 registrations. Among them are 27,500 brokers, up 2% year on year, and 12,035 general agents, up 1.3%. The market remains highly fragmented: more than 20,000 entities are registered, the majority […]
Marché brassicole français la consolidation s'accélère, la sélection aussi
03/09/2026
Financial News

The French Brewing Market: Consolidation is accelerating, and so is selection

After three years of decline, the French brewing market regained a semblance of balance in 2025, a stabilisation that masks a profound reshaping of the sector. Off-trade consumption rose by 1.2%, driven by click-and-collect (+6%) and own-label brands (+5.5%), while on-trade consumption fell by 1.5%, in a sector worth €15 billion in revenue and supporting […]
Transport routier de marchandises : la diversification comme levier de restauration des marges
24/08/2026
Financial News

Road freight transport: diversification as a lever to restore margins

The French road freight market remains overwhelmingly domestic: French hauliers account for 93% of road transport within the country. On this market, SMEs and mid-cap companies are stepping up external growth deals to restore profitability under pressure, in a business transfer market that operates by its own rules. On the surface, the insolvency picture is […]
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