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Download linkedin pulse 20217/30/2023 Valuation multiples paid for new platform investments are largely anticipated to rise this year, with pension funds in particular expecting higher valuation multiples. And the ongoing disruption caused by COVID-19 is influencing deal terms, with four out of ten respondents expecting to see the use of earn-out provisions to address valuation gaps. LPs continue to expect sponsors to deliver co-investment opportunities. Competition for new investment opportunities continues, valuation multiples remain high, and some businesses that have shown COVID-19 resilience, are commanding a premium. More transaction volumes, better debt financing terms and heightened M&A activity are all expected, and year over year, twice as many respondents also anticipate it will be easier to raise new funds in 2021.ĭespite the generally positive outlook, challenges persist. Part of the optimistic sentiment from respondents can be attributed to the challenges of 2020, with the majority of respondents believing the relative outlook for 2021 will be much improved. The private equity and pension fund professionals who responded to our survey expect to see an overall improvement in the transaction environment that will drive dealmaking and fundraising activities throughout the year, despite uncertain global economic conditions as the pandemic persists.įollowing the onset of the pandemic in 2020, many in the private equity industry put plans on hold as they worked to quickly respond to the COVID-19 crisis. ![]() The results of our second annual Canadian private equity survey show much optimism for 2021. ![]() Get the pulse of the Canadian private equity industry, where investments are heading, what role the pandemic may play in the year ahead and more in our commentary. ![]() Over 100 Canadian private equity and pension fund leaders share what they think is next for private equity in Canada in our second annual industry survey.
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