In 2024, Qemetica's acquisition of production facilities in the USA and the Netherlands for 1.2 billion PLN exemplifies Polish companies' growing international influence in the chemicals sector.

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The largest transaction of 2024 involved the acquisition of production facilities in the USA and the Netherlands by the Polish company Qemetica, which is controlled by Kulczyk Investments. The deal was valued at 1.2 billion PLN (approximately 310 million USD) and focused on the acquisition of facilities producing precipitated silica along with associated research and development operations. This acquisition underscores the increasing presence of Polish companies in international markets, particularly in the chemicals sector.

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The year 2024 also marked significant developments within the online tourism sector, as the Polish company Wirtualna Polska Holding S.A. completed a transaction to acquire 100% of Invia Group SE for over 1 billion PLN. Invia Group operates across the German, Austrian, Swiss, and Central Eastern European markets, offering popular brands such as Wakacje.pl and Travelplanet.pl. This transaction aligns with Wirtualna Polska's strategy to strengthen its position within Europe.

Regarding sector activity, the Polish M&A market recorded the highest engagement in the Media, IT, and Telecom sectors, accounting for 17% of all transaction targets, followed by Biotechnology and Healthcare at 12%, and FMCG at 10%. Notably, transactions in