DACH proves its value with highest volume increase rate in 2016

Amid an overall increase rate of 13.6% in deal volume across the continent, the DACH region was home to the highest increase rate with 44% compared to the previous year and took the third place on the podium with 108 transactions closed during 2016, accounting for 15% of the total European dealflow in volume terms. France took the lead volume-wise with 166 deals closed in 2016, equating to 23% of all European transactions, while the UK and Ireland followed with an aggregate of 163 transaction (22%).

Furthermore, DACH saw the second highest increase rate in value across the EU with a 39.9% hike, behind the record-breaking 172.7% raise seen in CEE. Across the German-speaking region, GPs deployed capital across deals worth an aggregate of €25.8bn, which is the largest value injected in Europe in 2016 and represents 22% of buyout dealflow by value on the continent. The UK and Ireland, traditionally the largest market, saw an aggregate value figure of €20.5bn.

Click here to download the DACH chapter of the 2017 Annual Buyout Review, including full five-year statistics, in-depth data breakdowns and exclusive commentary from leading local practitioners

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