Although global M&A activity pulled back significantly in the second quarter of 2020, there has been a remarkable resurgence of activity in the third quarter which has kept private equity firms especially busy. According to data analysis firm MergerMarket, an abundance of dry powder has enabled private equity investors to take advantage of the challenging economic conditions, such that year to date, private equity’s M&A market share stands at 19.7%, an all-time high.
Apr 22, 2021
