In Q2 2025, significant acquisitions in Portugal's F&B and industrial sectors highlight the strategic movements of companies aiming for market expansion and innovation.

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In the second quarter of 2025, Portugal witnessed 36 transactions, with the most notable being in the Industrial sector, which had 11 transactions, and the Food and Beverage (F&B) sector, which recorded 7 transactions. The Sports and Insurance Mediation industries remained active with an additional 2 transactions. Major transactions during this period were spearheaded by strategic companies from the Iberian Peninsula.

In the automotive sector, Salvador Caetano Group acquired a 75% stake in Multimoto, which achieved a turnover exceeding 53 million euros between Portugal and Spain in 2023. In the food sector, the Portuguese chain “A Padaria Portuguesa,” comprising 84 stores and two production units, was completely purchased by the Spanish company Rodilla, which is controlled by the brewery Damm. In the industrial sector, Cementos Molins, a Spanish firm specializing in the production of aggregates, cement, and concrete, took over Concremat, a leader in prefabricated concrete with annual revenue of 52 million euros in 2024.

Industry Overview in Portugal

The overall investment climate in Portugal has been marked by a surge in both domestic and foreign investments. Sectors such as technology, renewable energy, and healthcare are emerging as prominent areas f