Statistics reveal slowdown is a reality

Unquote's quarterly look at market activity and sentiment reveals what most industry players suspected - deal activity is down markedly across the board on this time last year, with a majority predicting that the downward spiral will continue.

The statistics, produced in association with corporate finance house Corbett Keeling, reveal that buyouts over EUR150m for Q1 2008 are half the volume and value of the same period last year. Volume and value of buyouts below EUR150m fare slightly better, but are still 25% down on Q1 2007.

Of some concern to dealmakers will be the statistics that show early-stage and expansion deal value down 90% on the same time last year, which suggests the downturn may not be purely or even primarily a result of constricted liquidity. Market sentiment reflects these figures. A survey of 500 key private equity and venture capital players revealed nearly 90% believe activity levels in the upper mid-market and larger buyout segments will decrease. (Pages 07-09).

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