Romania’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market experienced a significant surge in the first half of 2025, reaching an estimated $4.1 billion in total value. This marks a 45% increase compared to the $2.8 billion recorded in the same period of 2024, according to a new report from EY. The robust performance stands in stark contrast to a slight decline in deal values
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Radisson Hotel Group is accelerating its expansion in Romania, announcing four major projects set to redefine the country’s hospitality landscape. Building on its recognition of Romania as a key market for strategic development, these new additions promise to enrich Radisson’s portfolio with innovative concepts tailored to both business and leisure travelers. Leading the charge is Radisson RED Bucharest Old Town, a bold
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Greek retail leader Fourlis Group is preparing to introduce a new Mega Intersport store format in Romania, targeting consumers with medium and low incomes. According to Profit.ro, this pilot investment marks a strategic move designed to be replicated across the region if successful. The first Mega Intersport store is expected to open in the Balkan country between 2026 and 2027. With retail
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In a significant step towards sustainable energy and agricultural practices, BSOG Energy, a subsidiary of Black Sea Oil & Gas (BSOG), has partnered with Unigrains Trading to develop a state-of-the-art biomethane and biofertilizer production facility. A Strategic Partnership for Green Energy BSOG Energy, known for its focus on developing biomethane plants across Romania, and Unigrains Trading, a prominent player in cereal farming
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Romania’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market recorded one of its strongest performances in the past five years in 2024, according to an analysis by Deloitte Romania. A total of 151 transactions exceeding €5 million were registered, with an estimated total value between €5.7 and €6.1 billion—or €5.2 billion excluding the landmark PPC-Evryo Group renewable energy deal. This marks a near return to
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Romanian construction materials holding company ROCA Industry continues its strategic expansion in the Republic of Moldova, investing over €6.5 million to enhance regional production capacity and operational efficiency. The holding company is already well-established in Moldova, owning local fiberglass mesh producers Terra Impex and Europlas Lux. In 2022, ROCA acquired Terra Impex and a 55% stake in Europlas Lux through its subsidiary
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Romania’s sole oil and gas producer OMV Petrom has commenced construction of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (HVO) production unit at its Petrobrazi refinery, near Ploiesti City, about 60 km from Bucharest. The project involves a total investment of €750M, with €560M dedicated to the SAF/HVO unit and €190M for two green hydrogen production facilities. The new unit will
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Dutch multinational dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina, the owner of Napolact, one of Romania’s strongest dairy brands, is reportedly looking to sell its local operations, according to sources cited by Ziarul Financiar. The news first surfaced on the Bizlawyer platform. According to market sources, if the deal goes through, its value is estimated at EUR 60-70 million. Among the companies interested in acquiring FrieslandCampina’s
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Anglo-Dutch food and consumer products group Unilever is closing its ice cream factory in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria and is moving part of production to Romania, Economica reported. The ice cream factory in the Bulgarian city will cease operations on April 30, 2025 with warehouses remaining operational until August 2025, according to Capital. Unilever did not provide specific reasons for the closure. Sources
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Bulgarian venture capital firm Invenio Partners and Warsaw-based Accession Capital Partners (ACP) have acquired a majority stake in Romania’s largest branded coffee chain 5 To Go, as part of its international expansion. The value-focused coffee brand founded in 2015 by Radu Savopol and Lucian Badila started with a small coffee shop out of a garage in the old centre of Bucharest. By
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