Private Equity

Infra investors fret as prices surge

A more than 50% rise in infrastructure deal prices since 2013 is sparking concerns that returns will deteriorate

Wednesday 19 August 2015 at 06:55

Infra investors fret as prices surge

Infrastructure investors say that high valuations have become their main concern, with the average size of deals having risen by more than 50% since 2013 according to a new report by Preqin.

High prices were cited as a concern in the Preqin survey by 56% of the 90 infrastructure investors polled, up from 13% in the first half of 2014.