Private
    Equity
    Valuations:
    The
    Calm
    Before
    the
    Surge?
    A new report, “Private Equities in 2024”, uses the privateMetrics database, with a coverage of over one million companies across 150 countries, to provide a detailed analysis of the latest valuation multiples, including EV/Sales, Price/Book, and EBITDA multiples as estimated using the most recent monthly transactions. . . .
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      privateMetrics
      November
      2024
      Data
      Release
      The November 2024 monthly data release is now available for the privateMetrics Market Indices that deliver reliable insights into the risk and returns of private equity investments at the asset level, and privateMetrics Comparables, advanced comparables inputs for private equity investments that mitigate the issues of small transaction samples and stale Net Asset Values (NAVs). . . .
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        infraMetrics
        November
        2024
        Data
        Release
        As the only data provider offering monthly data releases for investors in private infrastructure, we are pleased to announce that the latest update for November 2024 is now live, featuring our infraMetrics Equity and Debt Indices and Comparables. . . .
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          private2000®
          Index
          Release
          Q3
          2024
          The private2000® index, which tracks the monthly performance of 2,000 private companies across 30 key markets, generated a robust 4.20% return for Q3 2024, marking a rebound from the previous quarter and bringing the year-to-date return to 4.45%. . . .
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            infra300®
            Index
            Release
            Q3
            2024
            The infra300® index, which tracks the monthly returns of 300 unlisted infrastructure companies worldwide, saw a 5.59% total return in Q3, with the Transport and Renewable sectors being the primary drivers. . . .
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              infraGreen
              Index
              Release
              Q3
              2024
              The infraGreen index, which accurately reflects the performance of unlisted companies in the renewable energy sector, recorded a 5.03% total return in Q3, driven by interest rate cuts and a lower equity risk premium, leading to higher valuations. . . .
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              Private Equity EBITDA Multiples (unadjusted) by Segment and Region
              13.46x
              0.1
              Professional and other services
               Nov 2024
              15.27x
              -0.07
              Natural resources
               Nov 2024
              15.7x
              -0.07
              United States
               Nov 2024
              15.64x
              -0.08
              Private2000
               Nov 2024
              13.29x
              0.01
              Manufacturing
               Nov 2024
              19.31x
              -0.45
              Information and communication
               Nov 2024
              19.92x
              0.06
              Financials
               Nov 2024
              13.77x
              -0.1
              Hospitality and entertainment
               Nov 2024
              23.56x
              0.04
              Health
               Nov 2024
              17.19x
              0.04
              Retail
               Nov 2024
              16.68x
              0.06
              Europe
               Nov 2024
              19.29x
              0.04
              Real estate and construction
               Nov 2024
              16.76x
              0.18
              Asia
               Nov 2024
              20.56x
              0.19
              Education & public
               Nov 2024
              15.45x
              0.18
              Transportation
               Nov 2024
              1385.80
               USD
              -2.52%
              Infra100® EUR-denominated Debt, VW USD
               Apr 30, 2024
              2818.89
               USD
              -3.42%
              Infra100® Core+, VW USD
               Apr 30, 2024
              1706.52
               USD
              -2.7%
              Infra100® Project Finance Debt, VW USD
               Apr 30, 2024
              1413.89
               USD
              -2.87%
              Infra100® UK Debt, VW USD
               Apr 30, 2024
              8511.71
               USD
              -11.46%
              Infra100® Opportunistic, VW USD
               Apr 30, 2024
              1245.61
               USD
              -2.26%
              InfraGreen® Debt, VW USD
               Apr 30, 2024
              4292.97
               USD
              -8.06%
              Infra100® Europe, VW USD
               Apr 30, 2024
              4019.19
               USD
              -9.17%
              Infra100® UK, VW USD
               Apr 30, 2024
              7086.48
               USD
              -3.24%
              InfraGreen® , VW USD
               Apr 30, 2024
              2325.20
               USD
              -3.11%
              Infra100® Core, VW USD
               Apr 30, 2024
              1414.95
               USD
              -2.91%
              Infra100® GBP-denominated Debt, VW USD
               Apr 30, 2024
              2822.68
               USD
              -3.99%
              Infra100® Midmarket, VW USD
               Apr 30, 2024
              1653.16
               USD
              -2.28%
              Infra300® Debt, VW USD
               Apr 30, 2024
              1540.73
               USD
              -2.52%
              Infra100® Europe Debt, VW USD
               Apr 30, 2024
              9351.12
               USD
              -3.85%
              Infra100® Project Finance, VW USD
               Apr 30, 2024
              5486.52
               USD
              -6.62%
              Infra100® Global, VW USD
               Apr 30, 2024
              6733.14
               USD
              -3.57%
              Infra100® Energy, VW USD
               Apr 30, 2024
              5673.95
               USD
              -3.97%
              infra300®, VW USD
               Apr 30, 2024
              1336.38
               USD
              -1.95%
              Infra100® Eurozone Debt, VW USD
               Apr 30, 2024
              1628.84
               USD
              -2.28%
              Infra100® Global Debt, VW USD
               Apr 30, 2024
              3983.50
               USD
              -2.82%
              Infra100® Eurozone, VW USD
               Apr 30, 2024
              privateMetrics® Market Indices
              5312.52
               USD
              -0.17%
              privateUS, VW USD
               Nov 30, 2024
              4615.62
               USD
              0.09%
              private2000, VW USD
               Nov 30, 2024
              4427.02
               USD
              0.38%
              privateEurope, VW USD
               Nov 30, 2024
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