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Increase in H2 2013 deal values confirmed in study

January 27, 2014

In a recent study of the lower mid-market M&A landscape, conducted by CASS Business School, it was revealed that both deal values and volumes increased significantly in the second half of 2013.

The study of deals valued between £10m and £100m showed a 68 per cent increase in terms of value compared to H1 2013.

The influx of increased activity was noticed first hand here at Benchmark International as a huge number of deals completed in H2 2013. A number of records were broken throughout 2013 such as total deals completed, highest average deal value and multiple plus the highest number of deals completed in a month as 11 deals completed in November.

The trend of increased activity has continued into 2014 as a number of deals have already completed and many also in the pipeline for Q1 2014 completions. It is now evident that the confidence has truly returned to M&A coupled with high demand for acquisitions, something which bodes well for 2014 and beyond.

Americas: Sam Smoot at +1 (813) 898 2350 / [email protected]

Europe: Michael Lawrie at +44 (0) 161 359 4400 / [email protected]

Africa: Anthony McCardle at +27 21 300 2055 / [email protected] 

 

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Benchmark International is a global M&A firm that provides business owners with creative, value-maximizing solutions for growing and exiting their businesses. Benchmark International has handled over $11 billion in transaction value across various industries from offices across the world. With decades of M&A experience, Benchmark International's transaction teams have assisted business owners with achieving their objectives and ensuring the continued growth of their businesses. The firm has also been named the Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor and the Global M&A Network as well as the #1 Sell-side Exclusive M&A Advisor in the World by Pitchbook's Global League Tables.

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