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Average multiples remain stable at 10.2x in Q1
European valuations keep track with 2016, but drop slightly compared to Q4 2016
Q1 Barometer: Fall in buyouts sees aggregate value drop 30%
Early-stage and expansion deals up, while buyout volumes and values drop
French dealflow hit record high in 2016
After years of failing to exceed UK dealflow, the country finally clinched the top spot of the European league table in buyout volume
Steady growth driven by smaller deals in Benelux
The Benelux region recorded a fourth successive increase in buyout volumes, thanks to strong activity in the smaller size brackets
Italy's aggregate value soars in 2016
Despite a slight dip in deal volume, Italy witnessed a 38.3% increase in aggregate value terms in 2016
Short-term consumer boost eases probable Brexit fallout in UK
Inflation, wage stagnation and trade uncertainty threaten the UK and Irish private equity markets post-Brexit
DACH proves its value with highest volume increase rate in 2016
Buyout activity in the DACH region witnessed the highest increase rate in deal volume across Europe in 2016
Iberia continues resurgence despite political drama
Positive macroeconomic outlooks, coupled with plentiful debt and renewed international interest, have nullified the effects of political instability
Aggregate value drops as Nordic assets look to public markets
Private equity firms are battling with stock exchanges for the affection of businesses in search of capital in the Nordic region
Larger deals underpin solid CEE performance
The appearance of larger buyouts drives values up and highlights growing maturity in the region
Large-cap European PE cools down as smaller dealflow regains footing
The European buyout market was back to growth in volume terms in 2016
European entry multiples rise to 10.2x in 2016
CEE, southern Europe and the Nordic region drive average price increase, while UK valuations drop
European fundraising surpasses pre-crisis high
Funds investing in Europe raised €120bn in 2016, up 37% on the year before
Q4 Barometer: Large-cap deals boost value in a shrinking market
Spike in megadeals boosted aggregate deal value in Q4, though volume was down 20% year-on-year
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European fund-of-funds managers look to raise new vehicles, LPs increase private equity allocations, and more in this unquote" round-up of LP news
unquote" data snapshot: the five biggest buyouts of 2016
The year’s two largest deals, somewhat unusually, took place in Italy and Poland
unquote" LP round-up
LPs in Europe increase private equity allocations; a Dutch investor searches for new fund managers; and much more feature in this unquote" round-up of LP news
UK dealflow suffers sharp drop post-Brexit
Aggregate value across the market is down by more than half year-on-year between July and November
Q3 Barometer: Core mid-market buyouts return to growth
Mid-market deal volume across Europe reached its highest total in five quarters
Secondary buyout levels reach new heights
SBO market in Europe has developed steadily over the last 15 years
unquote" LP and secondaries round-up
An overview of recent news and events regarding private equity LPs and secondaries deals
European entry multiples rebound in Q2
Following a dip in Q1, multiples for European PE-backed buyouts have returned to 2015 levels
Polish buyouts keep CEE afloat
Poland has established itself as the largest buyout space in CEE
DACH buyout dealflow hits 15-month high in Q2
Buyout volume and aggregate value were up by 43% and 155%, respectively