Global buyout volumes is likely to increase by 5% this year but activity In Europe will remain unchanged from last year, Bain & Company has predicted.

The report expects European private equity to remain at its 2012 levels due to the sovereign debt crisis and the lack of economic growth. In contrast American and Asian buyouts should grow at the same rate as between 2010 and 2012 - by 5% and 8% compounded annually.