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European Equity Markets Q3 2024 Report

Analysis of European equity capital markets in Q3 2024, showing strong capital raising despite a drop in IPO activity in the last quarter.

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What were the key figures for M&A activity in Europe during the first three quarters of 2024?: European M&A operations totaled \u20ac531 billion in value during the first three quarters of 2024, a 3.7% increase compared to 2023. Private equity-backed deals contributed \u20ac201 billion, while announced M&A operations reached \u20ac627 billion.
Which type of offering contributed the most to the total capital raised, and what was its value?: Secondary offerings contributed the most to the total capital raised, reaching \u20ac65.8 billion, while IPOs reached \u20ac11.7 billion, an 87.2% year-on-year increase. However, the third quarter saw the lowest IPO amount since 2009.
What were the trends in equity market turnover and market capitalization during the third quarter of 2024?: Equity turnover in Europe increased by 34% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2024, with the turnover ratio rising to 111%. Despite this, the market capitalization of listed equities remained virtually unchanged at \u20ac17 trillion.
How did the performance of IPOs and Junior exchanges compare year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2024?: The London Stock Exchange's main market led equity fundraising with \u20ac23.2 billion, followed by Frankfurt Prime and Euronext Paris. Junior exchanges saw a 6.5% decrease in capital raising compared to the first three quarters of 2023.
What was the total amount of equity capital raised in European stock markets during the first three quarters of 2024?: European equity capital raising reached \u20ac82.7 billion in the first three quarters of 2024, an 8.4% increase compared to the same period in 2023. This growth was driven by secondary offerings and a significant rise in IPOs.

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