Regulatory tailwinds boost private equity appetite for UK companies

The study, which surveyed 200 UK-based senior private equity professionals, found that 85% of respondents viewed the UK as a better investment environment versus other geographies. Regulatory tailwinds were cited by 33% as a key factor supporting their view. Depressed valuations in UK public markets was also highlighted as an attractive feature for 29% of those polled. Numis: FTSE leaders bullish on revival of UK listings Despite this value opportunity in public assets, Numis analysts found current deal pipelines were focused on private assets, with 71% of respondents saying they p...