Deal Multiples

New findings from Equiteq’s Global Buyers 2026 Report highlight the growing caution beneath continued enthusiasm for AI-driven assets.

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Even as leverage stays tighter and sellers reset expectations, top-tier middle-market assets are holding onto high multiples.

January 19, 2026

Asset quality varies as investment banks clear deep backlogs.

March 8, 2022

“Everyone likes to look at high-flyers as comps on the buyside,” GT's Christiano says.

January 25, 2022

“In 2021, PE was paying higher multiples than strategics, which never happens," says Colaco.

December 28, 2021

Dealmakers expect the pace to remain strong in 2022.

December 28, 2021

Covid's influence on dealmakers proves hard to break.

October 5, 2021

Bidders chase a deal already 21 percent higher than the initial premium.

August 9, 2021

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