Private equity deal volumes rose by 40 percent last year, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, but their distribution across quarters could provide hints into the durability of this M&A gold rush. Fourth quarter dealmaking clocked in at 6,233 deals by volume, but 30.8 percent closed in December. What gives?

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