[Last updated: 1 January 2025, unless otherwise noted]

The Italian takeover market is well established and developed, with a strong regulatory framework built around EU legislation. The market is vibrant, with 20 takeover bids launched and completed in 2023 (out of which, 13 on voluntary basis and 7 on a mandatory basis) for a total value of EUR 1,923 million (source: Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa).