In line with the broader M&A market, private equity firms had an exceptionally busy 2021. Deal value soared to US$987.6 billion in the year, more than doubling what was an already high total of US$474.5 billion in 2020. This is now the highest value recorded for any year on Mergermarket record (since 2006). Volumes were also up significantly, rising 59 percent to 3,460 deals—again, a new annual record....By: White & Case LLP.