Research
Early-stage deals further recover in Q2
Both the volume and overall value of early-stage activity registered a welcome uptick across Europe in the second quarter, according to unquote" data.
Germany shifts into overdrive in Q2
A string of mega-buyouts helped Germany secure the top spot on European buyout value tables in the second quarter of this year.
Q2: overall buyout value soars by 174%
The European buyout market recovered spectacularly in value terms in Q2 on the back of a string of mega-deals, but the overall volume of activity remains lacklustre.
"Pass-the-parcel" deals creep up in H1
Secondary buyouts have accounted for 45% of the overall number of buyouts in the first half of 2013, the highest proportion witnessed since the onset of the financial crisis, according to unquote" data.
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Family Office Survey 2013
Keep up to date with the latest trends in the Family Office Investment In Private Equity survey, published in association with Investec.
Nordic Report 2013
Once the darling of European private equity, has the Nordic region lost some of its lustre?
2013 exit activity on course to match quiet 2012
Divestment activity figures so far this year highlight the exit environment remains tough for GPs looking to return cash to investors – although recent weeks have seen positive trends unfolding.
Growth capital dealflow ebbs in Q1
Emphasising the pervasive nature of the activity decline in the first quarter of 2013, deal volume in the expansion category recorded a drop commensurate with that of the buyout market.
Q1 Barometer: Deal value hits four-year low
Q1 Barometer
Large-cap market awakens after tepid Q1
European buyouts valued in excess of €500m have been conspicuous in their absence in the first quarter following a flurry at the tail-end of 2012 – but recent weeks have shown signs of a revival.
French buyouts up 50% YoY in Q1
The French buyout market enjoyed a much welcome uptick at the start of 2013, with both volume and overall value significantly up on Q1 2012 figures.
Germany: large-cap deals on the rise
CVC’s €3.1bn buy-back of German metering business Ista this month has sparked speculation about a revival of Germany’s large-cap market.
Family offices keen on bypassing GPs?
Nearly 60% of family offices polled in the Investec Family Office Intelligence Survey are considering investing in private equity. The headline figure is not the whole story, though.
Gap narrows between trade sales and SBOs
Trade sales and SBOs have posted remarkably similar figures in the past six months indicating a narrowing of the historic gap between the two types of exit.
Lower mid-cap renaissance for London in 2012
London was home to a noticeable dealflow uptick in the £5-50m segment last year, with both activity volume and overall value up by more than 30% on 2011 figures.
London & Scotland see most growth investment
In 2012, the UK’s venture and growth capital scene was once again most active in London, where unquote” data recorded 82 transactions with a combined value of £734m.
unquote” Regional Mid-market Barometer
A rise in alternative lenders and a strong trade buyer presence helped drive the UK’s mid-market in 2012, according to the latest unquote” Regional Mid-market Barometer, published in association with LDC.
UK consumer sector: private equity dealflow up 45% in 2012
High street woes notwithstanding, the UK consumer sector proved to be ripe for investment opportunities last year: private equity dealflow was up by 45% compared to 2011 figures while the overall value of these investments rose by a quarter.
Italy shines in January thanks to CVC mega-buyout
Italy topped Europe's private equity value charts in January, while the UK recorded the most deals, showing both familiar names and outliers starting 2013 on a high.
Capital cities attract most private equity investments
Europe’s capital cities attract the lion's share of private equity investment, though other regions in Europe have been shown to be very active, according to new research from unquote” data.
UK activity falls behind France and DACH
The UK & Ireland private equity market has been overtaken by the French and DACH regions in January according to figures from unquote” data.
SBOs subside in 2012
Following a record 2011, the volume of “pass-the-parcel” deals abated slightly last year – but primary transactions still have a long way to go before returning to their pre-crisis glory.
Early-stage deals bounce back in Q4
After a slow summer, early-stage investments took off in Q4, according to the latest unquote” Private Equity Barometer, published in association with Arle Capital Partners.