Industrial Automation | M&A Update

June 2023

Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data and the Industrial Internet of Things are boosting demand for innovative industrial automation solutions for the manufacturing industry. As a result of current market trends, providers of hardware and software solutions for industrial automation have particularly attractive valuations.

The M&A environment in the industrial automation sector is characterized by strategic buyers pursuing international, inorganic growth strategies. Strategists are focusing on expanding their product and solution portfolios and expanding into new geographical markets. These are reinforced by new technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data and the Industrial Internet of Things.  

This update highlights the current developments in the industrial automation market, takes a look at the most important valuation drivers and shows the respective valuation levels.