• SS&C published its 2026 PE Dealmaking Report, showing megadeals captured more than 76% of invested private equity capital.
• Global median deal size rose to USD 43.5 million year to date from USD 40.5 million in 2025.
• Median equity/EBITDA reached a decade high of 7.5x, while median debt/EBITDA fell to 4.1x as higher rates reshaped financing.
• Add-on and growth-oriented investments represented over 77% of global transaction counts, reflecting sponsors' preference for smaller, lower-risk acquisitions.
• Exit volumes are projected at a decade low, increasing pressure on sponsors as higher execution costs make efficient due diligence critical.

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