Canadian PE deal values, volumes lag in 2016's first nine months
Deal-making activity in Canada’s buyout and related private equity market showed a marked decline in the first nine months of 2016, according to data released by Thomson Reuters. Disclosed values of transactions (announced and completed) totaled $14.3 billion as of September 30th, down 26 percent from the same time last year. Additionally, a total of 229 deals was done in the first nine months, the fewest in that period since 2010. Canadian oil and gas companies continue to drive 2016 activity, with 38 deals so far collecting $3.6 billion. Fundraising remained strong as of September 30th, with $42.9 billion in total new commitments.
2 November 2016•3 mins read
