Category: Mergers & Adquisitions

The Argos Index® Mid-Market Q2 2026 is out. The index continues its (slight) recovery to 8.8x EBITDA: this increase reflects the resilience of the European mid-market amid a volatile geopolitical and macroeconomic environment. Please click here to download the complete study. Ready to Deploy Capital? Value Creation – Alternative invites buyers and investors to collaborate with...

Value Creation – Alternative (VC-A) has entered a strategic partnership with a leading US-based M&A platform, providing privileged access to 300+ active sell-side mandates (SMEs and mid-market). This complements VC-A’s existing proprietary dealflow sourced through our global network of 1,200+ Members. Those sell-side mandates are exclusive to VC-A Members. If you are not yet a...

The Argos Index® Q1 2026, which tracks quarterly valuation levels of private mid-market companies in the eurozone, has just been released. The index edges up slightly to 8.6x EBITDA, driven by prices paid by private equity funds.   Please click here to download the complete study. A Shift from Seller’s Market to Buyer’s Market The...

Value Creation – Alternative (VC-A) is pleased to announce a new partnership with You Are Capital (YAC) to launch the VDD Fund, a dedicated investment vehicle designed to pre-finance Vendor Due Diligence (VDD) in M&A transactions. The teaser will be available for download directly from the website. The fund concept and teaser position this as...

The Argos Index® Q4 2025, which tracks quarterly valuation levels of private mid-market companies in the eurozone, has just been released. Valuations continue their downward adjustment, reaching 8.3x EBITDA, the lowest level observed since 2014. This ongoing correction reflects a structural shift in negotiating dynamics and is beginning to unlock renewed activity in the mid-market...