Unquote is pleased to present the Clearwater International Multiples Heatmap: Q3 2021, published in association with Clearwater International. The report identifies key themes driving European Private Equity (PE) deals’ EV/EBITDA multiples on a quarterly basis.   In this issue:   European overview: In Q3, the average EV/EBITDA multiple over the last 12 months (LTM) for European PE-backed transactions climbed to 11.8x. This is a new record and it follows an unbroken run of five quarterly increases. Spotlight on US sponsors:.

Mergermarket is pleased to present the 2022 Global Private Equity Outlook, published in association with Dechert LLP. In today’s scorching hot private equity market, creativity is king. With unprecedented levels of dry powder, record deal activity, and intense competition, dealmakers need to innovate to stay ahead of the curve. The 2022 Global Private Equity Outlook, an annual report co-published by Dechert LLP and Mergermarket, discusses how PE’s hot streak will fare going into 2022, what headwinds managers may need to navigate, and what strategies.

Mergermarket is pleased to present Global M&A Dealmakers: Report 2022, published in association with SS&C Intralinks. Amidst the backdrop of a fast-changing landscape, we surveyed 300 global M&A dealmakers to find out current sentiment and COVID-19’s impact on the future deal environment, along with challenges and opportunities on the horizon.   Key findings include:   Dealmakers are optimistic, with the middle-market set to dominate. Almost two-thirds (64 percent) of dealmakers in our survey expect the level of M&A activity over.