OMMAX at the Mergermarket M&A Forum UK 2026

About the conference

The Mergermarket M&A Forum UK is one of the leading forums for M&A professionals in the European market, bringing together corporate acquirers, private equity investors, investment banks, and legal advisors to exchange perspectives on the future of dealmaking.

Hosted in London, this year's edition focused on the trends, challenges, and strategic opportunities shaping the UK M&A landscape, including private equity activity, regulatory developments, capital solutions, and value creation strategies across the transaction lifecycle.

Highlights

As market conditions continue to evolve, investors and advisors are increasingly focused on operational value creation, scalable growth strategies, and preparing portfolio companies for successful exits in a more selective deal environment.

Key themes included:

• UK M&A market outlook
• Private equity investment trends
• Exit readiness and value creation
• Operational transformation
• Capital solutions and financing structures
• AI and digital transformation in M&A

OMMAX on stage at the Mergermarket M&A Forum UK 2026

Dr. Stefan Sambol, Founding Partner at OMMAX, participated in a panel discussion on how investors can position assets for successful exits in today’s challenging deal environment. The session explored how private equity firms are navigating prolonged holding periods, valuation pressure, and heightened buyer scrutiny, including strategies around exit timing, multiple exit and realization options, and operational preparation for value-maximizing exits.

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We are particularly interested in discussing how AI, operational transformation, and digital value creation can support scalable growth and successful exits across the investment lifecycle.