Buyouts Insider Deal of the Year

Overview

Buyouts Insider’s Deal of the Year is an annual private equity awards program recognizing standout buyouts and related transactions across multiple categories, with winners typically selected and publicized by the Buyouts editorial team. It is run by Buyouts Insider / Wasserstein, a long-running PE trade publisher, and companies pursue it for editorial credibility, visibility with investors and sponsors, and a chance to highlight transaction quality in a respected industry outlet. Credibility signals include its association with a recognized PE news brand and recurring category-based judging tied to deal performance and execution.

Eligibility Requirements

• Deal must be a private equity transaction eligible under Buyouts Insider's category rules
• Submission should be for a deal completed during the award cycle year
• Entrants should provide deal details and supporting rationale for why the transaction stands out