Has the momentum that was building up in the deals market in the first two quarters of this year been lost in a summer dominated by spending cuts, or has a more favourable taxation climate convinced vendors that now is the time to sell?
Is there more bank finance around or are MBOs still playing second fiddle to trade buyers? In this feature we assess the transactions done in the Midlands over the last three months and what they mean in deals market terms. And, with the help of the experts, we try to work out where we are going as we head towards the end of 2011.
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Editorial deadline Friday 30th September 2011