M&A activity has gotten off to a slow start in 2019. This is likely due to volatility in the markets at the end of 2018
Valuations remain high despite the lower overall activity in the market as companies start to use more debt in transactions
Add-on acquisitions continue to grow as a % of overall M&A activity
Capital overhang at private equity firms continues to grow. $465 million out of the $803 million overhang was raised in 2017 and 2018
Source: Pitchbook
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