Corporate dealflow across Yorkshire and the Humber has cooled during the first three quarters of 2025 as the region adjusts to tougher economic conditions. Experian Market IQ recorded 439 completed transactions, representing just under £4.6bn in value. Activity has slipped from the same period last year, when higher volumes and a total of £7.2bn were reported.
The overall slowdown masks a stronger performance at the top end of the market. Nine large-cap deals were completed, together nearing £2bn. This is a marked increase on 2024, when only four deals were logged, totaling £905m. The dataset shows a single transaction in the region crossing the £1bn mark, valued at about £1.8bn.
Lower-value activity told a different story. Small-cap deals fell from 97 to 58, with their total value down to £188m from £278m. Mid-market transactions also eased, with 21 deals totaling £785m, compared with 34 worth £972m last year.
Foreign investment remained a feature of the market. US companies completed seven deals, while Swedish firms took part in six.
Manufacturing generated the highest number of transactions at 91. Wholesale and retail followed with 58, and the technology, media, and telecoms category delivered 55.
Experian Market IQ also highlighted the advisers most active across the region so far this year.
