18. September 2023

M&A Report Telecommunications 2023 – Industry report and analysis of M&A activities in the German market

M&A Report Telecommunications 2023 – Industry report and analysis of M&A activities in the German market

Dear readers, we are delighted to present our M&A report on the telecommunications market. We will specifically address the broadband expansion in Germany with its opportunities and risks and place a special focus on companies from the fiber optic sector in Germany. We will look at the development and M&A activities of the market from 2018 to 2023 and highlight selected transactions in this period The report is the result of internal analyses, our team’s many years of experience and personal expertise from numerous completed transactions in the telecommunications sector. M&A activity in the telecommunications market in Germany has been characterized primarily by consolidation in recent years. Due to the increasing demand for digital solutions, both from private households and companies, and ongoing investments in the sector, a high level of transaction activity with continued consolidation pressure can also be expected in the future.

Market sizes

  • EUR 59.1 billion turnover of all telecommunications providers in Germany in 2022
  • EUR 13.1 billion investment by grid operators in 2022
  • 17.3 million households with access to a fiber optic connection (homes passed) in H1 2023
  • 3.4 million active connections in 2022
  • 35.6% fiber optic coverage in Germany as of June 2023

Our aim with this report is to provide valuable insights and findings that can help you as a managing director or shareholder to pursue sound and sustainable strategies with your companies in the telecommunications industry. This report provides you with a useful resource, whether as a guide to valuation issues or to assess the competition in the context of acquisition considerations. Should you have any questions, require further information or wish to discuss your individual situation, please do not hesitate to contact us. With best regards

Marcel Brix
Managing Director

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