Multiples Heatmap: average entry multiple hits 10.5x as dealflow recovers
In Q3 2020, average multiples paid in private-equity-backed transactions throughout Europe increased slightly when compared with the previous quarter, with deal volume increasing 58%, according to the latest Clearwater Heatmap.
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