The European buyout market has slowed significantly in recent months, according to research published by Initiative Europe.
In the third quarter of this year, a mere 73 deals worth E9.8bn were completed, down from E20.6bn in the previous quarter and a record E23.2bn a year ago. It was the least busy quarter since early 2000 both in terms of number of transactions and amounts invested.
European buyout market declines in Q3
Deals worth less than E10bn were completed, down sharply from the E21bn invested in Q2.
