More than 10 private equity deals in the European mid-market were announced on Monday, the majority of which were in the UK, as research announced on the same day said the market for UK buyouts valued at about £100m (€125m) or below would continue to thrive.

A survey of 70 intermediaries from 27 corporate finance houses commissioned by private equity firm August Equity found 65% believe the mid-market is the part of the market most likely to do well in the current economic environment. The study, carried out by Mergermarket’s research arm, Remark, also found healthcare, closely followed by energy, mining and utilities were the sectors expected to perform well.