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European M&A: expected main sources of financing 2017

What sources of financing for M&A do you think are the most available to corporates?

The data illustrates the distribution of industry experts opinions regarding the sources of merger and acquisition (M&A) financing in Europe in 2017. Private equity was quoted as the main way of funding available to corporates for M&A by 57% of respondents.

Private equity	57
Cash reserves	55
Non-bank lenders / credit funds	28
Bank lending	23
Family offices	21
Dept capital markets	14
Equity capital markets	2

European M&A: expected main sources of financing 2017

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