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Deal Activity in Asia: Q1 2026 Market Update

Nobridge Research·Market Intelligence··4 min read

Market overview

M&A deal volume across Asia remained robust in Q1 2026, with particular strength in technology services, healthcare, and industrial distribution. Cross-border transactions accounted for an increasing share of total activity.

Valuation trends

Median EBITDA multiples for SME transactions in the region held steady at 5–7x, with premium businesses commanding 8–10x. Buyers continue to pay up for recurring revenue, strong management teams, and clear growth trajectories.

Our pipeline

We are seeing strong buyer interest across our active mandates, with particular demand for businesses in the $5M–$25M enterprise value range. The supply of quality deal flow remains the primary constraint.

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