2017: Quarterly average multiples by deal size
In general, as in 2016 and as expected, larger transactions have seen higher average multiples in 2017 than smaller transactions.
Read moreIn general, as in 2016 and as expected, larger transactions have seen higher average multiples in 2017 than smaller transactions.
Read moreTMT sector continues to be the hottest in Europe, despite seeing a drop in multiples to only 10.3x in Q4 2017 following steadily increasing prices through the first three quarters of the year.
Read moreThe CEE region has seen its highest priced quarter yet in Q4 2017. This was mainly driven by a high multiple deal in the Industrials and Chemicals sector.
Read moreOverall multiple growth in 2017 was largely driven by the Industrials and Chemicals sector. The combination of high proportion of total European deals (26%) and significant growth in average price (9.4x in 2016 to 10.2x in 2017) raised the European average.
Read morePrivate equity deal volume in Europe increased to its highest level in four years during 2017, with average EBITDA multiples increasing to 10.4xin 2017 vs. 10.2xin 2016.
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Read morePrivate Equity deal volume across Europe has continued to grow, reaching its highest level in four years.
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