PRIVATE EQUITY IN INFORMATION M&A FOR 2011

The Private Equity trends report covers transactions made by financially sponsored acquirers within the Information Industry – defined as media, software, and online & mobile companies – including acquisitions made by subsidiaries or platforms of private equity firms.

"Although deal volume involving PE fluctuated throughout 2011, our data does present a healthy year to year improvement," said Berkery Noyes Managing Partner John Shea. "Both the value and volume of deals have shown an average of 20% growth for three years in a row, which is heartening to see. Let’s hope this trend continues and is an early indicator of an improving overall economy."