Private Equity is evolving significantly in response to a bullish market and increased competition. As part of its Merrill Insight™ series, Merrill Corporation recently surveyed participants in a webinar focused on how private equity firms were navigating the current frothy market. This infographic illustrates their outlook on upcoming M&A activity and market risks.

PRIVATE EQUITY SPOTLIGHT

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What is the biggest blocker to successful ROI?

14%

15%

12%

59%

Strategic disconnect between CEO and PE partner

Weak build and buy strategy

Unanticipated market / legal risks

Overpaying for the acquisition

What is your confidence in the M&A market for the next 12 months?

65%Positive

33%Neutral

3%Negative

What leverage ratios are you seeing in the market?

23%Same as

last couple of years

28% 5% 45% 22%

56%Edging up

slightly

21%Reachingworrisome

levels

Compliance Penalty fees Data breaches or inaccuracies

Implementation

What worries you most about GDPR?