Meanings of backed mergers in English

Among venture- backed mergers and acquisitions, only 16 of the 86 during the quarter reported deal size.

Of venture- backed mergers and acquisitions, only 32 of 119 deals during the quarter reported deal size.

Figures from Thomson Reuters show that private equity- backed mergers and acquisitions have totaled $36.3 billion for the year to date.

Private equity- backed mergers and acquisitions (M&A) fell by almost a third to $55.2 billion from a year ago, Thomson Reuters quarterly data showed on Friday.

Private equity- backed mergers and acquisitions totaled $15.9 billion worldwide year-to-date before the deal was announced, a 33 percent decline year-on-year, according to Thomson Reuters data.

Private equity- backed mergers and acquitions totaled $15.9 billion worldwide year-to-date before the deal was announced, a 33 percent decline year-on-year, according to Thomson Reuters data.