For the first time, this update to our annual report includes comparisons of private equity globally (roughly 8,500 companies in total) with public peers, as well as regional comparisons for approximately 4,000 US-based companies, more than 2,000 European companies, and more than 1,200 Asian companies acquired by PE firms from 2000 through 2018.
This analysis includes our observations and more than 30 charts on key metrics including purchase price multiples, leverage multiples, revenue growth, earnings (EBITDA) growth, and earnings (EBITDA) margins.
This report compares operating metrics and trends across Asia, Europe, and the United States, and takes a closer look at comparisons between private and public companies in Europe and Asia.
This analysis includes our observations and more than 30 charts on key metrics including purchase price multiples, leverage multiples, revenue growth, earnings (EBITDA) growth, and earnings (EBITDA) margin.