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The total number and value of deals in the UK private equity lower mid-market grew significantly in the second half of 2013.
The lower mid-market underpinned deal flow in the UK’s wider private equity arena during 2012, according to the findings of Lyceum Capital and Cass Business School’s UK Growth Buyout Dashboard.
- UK lower mid-market (£10 million-£100 million) recovery continues in Q2 2012 with 25 transactions, up 25 per cent on the previous quarter (20) and 32 per cent compared to the same period in 2011 (19).
- Recovery in deal flow across UK lower mid-market (£10 million-£100 million) continues in Q1 with 20 transactions and aggregate value of £710 million
The UK has reinforced its position as the preeminent market for private equity investment in Europe, with activity in its lower mid-market having continued its strong recovery in 2011 to pre-recession levels of almost 100 deals.
The volume and value of deals completed during the first nine months of 2011 in the lower mid-market investment space has increased year on year for the past three years, according to research from Lyceum Capital and Cass Business School.