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# M&A in the UK private equity market picked up in the third quarter and sentiment remains generally upbeat

29 October, 2014

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In his regular commentary on UK mergers & acquisitions, Jim Keeling of Corbett Keeling gives a practitioner's view of trends in the number, value and financing of private equity deals. He reports that despite concerns expressed by some about the broader economy and the durability of the M&A cycle, activity picked up overall, with particular strength in the smaller buy-outs segment, and sentiment remains generally update.

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