MarshBerry published its February Viewpoint Update, analyzing M&A deal activity from January 2026, with a focus on the UK. The report noted that deal values in January covered a broad range and maintained a similar distribution to 2025. The report also included that private equity funds had continued their active engagement in the sector, noting that five add-on purchases between four firms were announced in January. The report further noted that private equity was the “most dominant acquirer type” in January—with all deals in January featuring a private equity buyer.
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