Highlights:

• Deal activity within the Industrials sector was at a three year high, with over 370 transactions closed in 2011.
• The total value of completed M&A transactions in 2011 climbed approximately 21% to $44.3 billion, up from $36.8 billion during the prior year.
• Financial sponsors continued to remain active in the Industrials sector, with several notable middle market transactions announced by large private equity groups such as American Industrial Partners and American Securities.
• During 2011 financial sponsors participated in approximately 1 of 4 completed deals.

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