
Avraham Well and Ronald Lehmann of FISCHER (FBC & Co) on how the Israeli M&A market functions
Although Israel’s population is less than ten million, Israel’s economy is one of the strongest in the OECD. According to Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel’s economy grew by 6.5% in 2022 compared to 2021. This figure places Israel’s annual growth rate among leading developed countries. Despite the country’s small size, Israeli companies have a large representation on US stock exchanges. Israel’s robust economy, with its renowned hi-tech sector, has created exceptional opportunities for foreign investments. We set out below a number of structural highlights and distinguishing features of the Israeli M&A environment: