In 2019, we saw trends and results very similar to 2018. Average deal size and EV/EBITDA multiples remain high across industries and geographies, with median multiples in North America reaching double
Successful acquisitions do not happen without thought, planning and execution. Careful consideration of five key questions can help acquirers conduct buyside campaigns that deliver the intended
Gary Cohn, who recently served as the director of the National Economic Council, issued the following caution: “If you don’t invest in risk management, it doesn’t matter what business you’re in, it’s
More than 8,000 companies are already backed by private equity, while $1.7 trillion sits on the sidelines, making for fierce competition for quality deals among private equity firms. If you want to
According to a recent Pitchbook report, buyout multiples remain above 12x EBITDA on a median basis in the U.S., with the report suggesting that we may be in a new norm. While overall multiples have
