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Private equity returning to platforms, with greater efficiency

Expect private equity to shift to more platform investments through 2025, with accelerated add-on pace.

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Private equity holding periods limit fundraising and may lower valuations

Using our M&A research database, we updated our tracking of private equity Holding Periods to include data from 2000...

Private equity returning to platforms, with greater efficiency

This article was first published in the Spring issue of Middle Market Dealmaker, the official print publication of the...

Say no to more deals, focus on successful relationships, and other lessons for advisors

Private Equity Info founder and managing partner Andy Jones recently joined Cornerstone International Alliance managing...

Displaying integrity helps close M&A deals

Integrity between principles can be considerably more valuable than specific deal points in an M&A transaction.

Finding the best investment banker to represent your company

On occasion, corporate CEOs ask if we can help find the best investment bank to represent them in either a capital...

How EBITDA multiples relate to valuation

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AI and human intelligence make for better data

Leaders recognize the potential of Artificial Intelligence, and reports have been unanimous about the opportunity: AI...

The most active private equity investors in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Across industries, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are fundamentally transforming business...

Limitations of discounted cash flow valuation models

While the discounted cash flow (DCF) methodology is the most rigorous and financially sound for business valuation, it...