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Irish business face falling valuations as interest rates rise, Waterland boss predicts

Laura Dillion, managing director and principal of the Irish arm of private equity firm Waterland, said rising interest rates and ongoing economic uncertainty meant business valuations would have to fall in 2023

Laura Dillon, managing director and principal of the Irish arm of Waterland, the pan-European private equity firm. Picture: Fergal Phillips

Valuations for Irish businesses are set to decline this year in response to the ongoing economic uncertainty and higher debt costs, the head of one of the country’s largest private equity funds has said.

Laura Dillon, managing director and principal of the Irish arm of Waterland, the pan-European private equity firm, said businesses are still dealing with significant volatility in terms of input costs and fluctuating demand at a time when interest rates continue to ...