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PitchBook Analyst Note: Exploring Trends in Add-On Acquisitions

April 12, 2021

This note explores the execution and evolution of add-on strategies and trends shaping the buy-and-build landscape.

In the US middle market, soaring valuations beget an add-on frenzy

December 20, 2019

Add-ons accounted for 68.7% of middle-market deal count in 2019, a record high to cap off a steady increase over the past decade. What's driving the trend?

These 6 firms are keying 2019's record rate of add-ons

November 20, 2019

Through the first nine months of the year, add-ons made up a larger proportion of PE activity than ever before. Some firms are more responsible for the spike than others.

Uncertain times in Europe put a damper on PE multiples

October 24, 2019

A rocky European economic outlook is part of the reason for a drop-off in European PE multiples.

Abry Partners rides wave of add-ons toward a $1B insurance exit

October 16, 2019

So far in 2019, US private equity firms are conducting more add-ons than ever before. For Abry Partners and The Hilb Group, the trend could help lead to a 10-figure windfall.

This year could set another record for US PE add-on activity

October 11, 2019

Add-ons now account for 68% of all US PE buyouts, and a variety of factors have helped boost that ratio to today's level.

PitchBook Analyst Note: Pursuit of Growth Turns Outward

June 17, 2019

In this note, PitchBook venture capital analysts examine how dealmaking by VC-backed companies has developed over time and the outlook going forward.

Why are add-ons getting so much bigger?

May 17, 2019

The median add-on deal size in North America & Europe almost doubled in the span of two years. The $41 million median seen in 2016 ballooned to $76 million last year, an 86% difference.

PitchBook Analyst Note: Exploring Buyout Multiples: Part III

December 11, 2018

The third in a series exploring buyout multiples, this analyst note examines pricing differences between secondary buyouts, club deals and add-on acquisitions.

More add-ons, fewer exits and 7 more US PE trends from 3Q

November 2, 2018

What has 3Q held for private equity in the US? Check out this collection of charts from our latest US PE Breakdown for a quick look at the major trends.

A visual summary of US private equity in 3Q 2018

October 26, 2018

How did US private equity activity shake out in 3Q? We have the answers in our latest datagraphic.

KKR to pay $7.1B to Fiat Chrysler in auto parts add-on

October 22, 2018

KKR's months-long pursuit of a mega-deal in the auto parts sector has come to fruition. And like so many private equity mega-deals these days, it will involve tacking one company onto another. 

Roark to expand fast-food empire with $2.3B Sonic takeover

September 25, 2018

Arby's and Buffalo Wild Wings are set to get a new corporate sibling, as Roark Capital Group is backing a $2.3 billion takeover of the Sonic drive-in chain.

H2-backed Search snaps up technology recruiter

September 5, 2018

Search Consultancy, a portfolio business of H2 Equity Partners, has bought Henderson Scott, a recruitment business specialising in the technology industry. The combined group has more than 750...

Hut Group fends off PE interest, agrees £100M bolt-on

September 4, 2018

The Hut Group, backed by investors such as KKR and BlackRock, has agreed to buy beauty product developer Acheson & Acheson, in a deal Sky News suggests is worth up to £100 million. The news comes...