“PE firms are sitting on the sidelines, but strategic investors are looking at solid valuations in high-growth brands.” Kroll a provider of services and digital products for valuation, governance, risk and transparencyThe biggest development over the past 12 months has been the growth of input costs, Little says. “The no’s come a lot quicker,” he says. “The risk is too great.” He expects PE activity to come back as the funds begin to open up again and identify brands with solid growth potential.
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