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- 13 July 2026UK Mid-Market Pulse: Q2 2026Valuation multiples across the UK mid-market in Q2 2026: 8 of 9 sectors re-rated on the quarter, though multiples remain down year-on-year.
- 15 April 2026UK Mid-Market Pulse: Q1 2026Valuation multiples across the UK mid-market in Q1 2026: 9 of 11 sectors de-rated on the quarter, and what that means for private portfolio marks.
- 24 March 2026Selecting Comparable Companies: What Most Valuation Analysis Gets WrongThe theory behind comparable company analysis is simple - it involves deriving a valuation for a business by referencing how the market prices companies wi…
- 19 January 2026Making Valuations Audit-Proof: A Practical Guide for Private Equity FundsAudit-proof valuations are not about avoiding judgemental areas or suppressing quarter-on-quarter movements. They are about applying judgement in a discipl…
- 28 December 2025Balancing DCF & Market Multiplies: Making the Right Call in PE ValuationsA DCF links value to future cash generation. It requires a view on growth, margins, reinvestment, cash conversion, capital structure and the cost of capita…
- 5 December 2025Europe Rearms: Private Markets Want Piece of the ActionDefence was avoided by many UK and European LPs for years due to ESG-based exclusion policies and tight regulatory scrutiny. The war in Ukraine, a less pre…
- 5 November 2025How Interest Rate Movements Impact Private Equity ValuationsGenerally, lower rates support higher enterprise values “EV” through lower discount rates, lower interest costs, and greater investor appetite. Higher rate…
- 3 October 2025Fair Value Matters: Why Funds Can’t Afford to Stand StillWhile cost reflects what was paid, fair value reflects what it’s worth today - and for investors, regulators, and auditors, that distinction is critical.
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