Just last week, a Preqin press release proclaimed that “There were 705 private equity-backed buyout deals in Q2 2012, valued at an aggregate $60.4bn – a 37% increase in deal value from Q1 2012, and a 6% increase from the $56.8bn in Q4 2011. In addition, 293 private equity-backed exits were announced in Q2 2012, with an aggregate value of $77.7bn – a significant rise from the $47.2bn in exit value seen in the previous quarter.” Continue reading Was PE Dealmaking Activity Strong or Weak in Q2 2012? The Experts Disagree →