Module II· Precedent TransactionsBasic
Question

Which data sources do you use to find precedent-transaction multiples?

Answer
  • S&P Capital IQ: the most comprehensive coverage, deal terms + multiples
  • Mergermarket: deal news with multiple information
  • Refinitiv Eikon (formerly Thomson): historical depth
  • Bloomberg M&A: combines with other Bloomberg data
  • PitchBook: strong on PE deals
  • DEF 14A / annual reports: deal details for public deals

many private transactions with no multiple disclosure → a data problem.

Always cite the source for each deal — senior MDs check this.