Valuations

The UK and Ireland was the hottest region for multiples in Q3, also seeing the largest increase in valuations of any region

Sharp increase in prices paid by strategic buyers push the median entry multiple to 9.5x

Price inflation has led average European multiples to rise further in Q2, according to the latest unquote" and Clearwater Multiples Heatmap

European valuations keep track with 2016, but drop slightly compared to Q4 2016

Buyout volume in Q1 was slowest start to a year since 2013, while Q1 exit figures were at their lowest first-quarter level since 2011

CEE, southern Europe and the Nordic region drive average price increase, while UK valuations drop

With strong fundraising activity in the region, GPs must now find value in a challenging market

Average Nordic buyout values are growing, with the market expecting higher entry multiples and more leverage

Download the latest instalment of our ongoing project tracking average multiples paid by private equity

Nordic GPs are paying higher prices for assets, but could this development result in higher-quality returns?

Marcus Archer of Clearwater International and David Menton of Synova Capital discuss entry multiples

Our exclusive report uncovers the regions and sectors offering the best value

Guidelines were last updated in 2012

Clearwater and unquote" launch new multiples data initiative with exclusive event on 05/11

As prices continue to rise, unquote" explores how the industry is tackling the issue