Introduction
Dear Dealmaker,
You're about to nominate a deal for the M&A Award for Best Deal Small Cap 2026.
Criteria according to the regulations:
Deals eligible for the M&A Award Best Deal Small Cap 2026 have a deal value between €5 million and €50 million and are characterized by skilled execution, the complexity of the transaction, innovative funding, a competitive purchase price and/or an excellent strategy behind the transaction.
The deal is evidence of great and authentic leadership, including developing a strong, progressive culture and a wider contribution to all stakeholders and society.
Deals eligible for the M&A Award Best Deal Small Cap 2026 have a deal value between €5 million and €50 million and are characterized by skilled execution, the complexity of the transaction, innovative funding, a competitive purchase price and/or an excellent strategy behind the transaction.
The deal is evidence of great and authentic leadership, including developing a strong, progressive culture and a wider contribution to all stakeholders and society.
Your endorsement must be specific and consist of a minimum of 500 words.
Only questionnaires received before 12 October 2026, 23:59 are valid.
Deals that are not eligible (see the regulations):
- Joint Ventures
- Minority Investments
- IPOs
- Bare Asset Deals
- Non-Dutch Deals
After the nomination period, a shortlist will be selected. On 2 November, shortlisted nominees will present their deal to the Panel of Judges in a 10-minute pitch, followed by questions. Please ensure that the involved advisors and entrepreneurs reserve the afternoon of 2 November (14:00 - 8:00). The exact pitch schedule will be communicated in mid-October.
By completing this questionnaire, you agree that your written endorsement may be published on MAAwards.nl and Mena.nl.