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PCPI Q4 2022
Resilient activity levels in the UK M&A market, with over 2,500 deals completing in 2022
2,502 deals completed in the UK market in 2022, a resilient performance as activity levels return to pre-pandemic norms. Overall deal volumes have increased steadily throughout the year. In Q4, 684 transactions completed, 3.2% ahead of Q3. Trade deals saw the strongest growth with 592 deals completing, a 6.3% increase on Q3 levels.
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Each quarter we collect data surrounding Enterprise Value (EV) to Earnings Before Interest Tax Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) multiples. The Index tracks the EV to EBITDA multiples paid by trade and private equity buyers when purchasing UK private companies.
We examine this market data and compare it with historic data to identify key trends. We draw on our long experience of running the PCPI and our sector-specific expertise to predict future market trends.
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