Global private equity deal value in the month of April totaled $24.96 billion, down 25.7% from $33.58 billion in April 2025, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence data.
In the first four months of 2026, the aggregate deal value was $194.85 billion, 14.02% higher than $170.89 billion during the same period a year earlier.
The technology, media, and telecommunications sector was the most active in April, with 33 announced private equity deals and an aggregate deal value of $4.81 billion.
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Global private equity deal value in the month of April totaled $24.96 billion, down 25.7% from $33.58 billion in April 2025, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence data.
