PE-driven M&A back to pre-pandemic levels in HVAC; PE now half of all M&A

An HVAC trade article argues M&A activity, particularly private-equity-driven, is back to pre-pandemic levels and growing, with PE now accounting for half of all M&A activity.

“M&A activity, especially driven by private equity (PE) firms, is back to pre-pandemic levels and growing. And PE now accounts for half of M&A, which is good for small business owners who might not be ready for a merger with a similar-sized business.”

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