Recent data from GF Data Resources reveals “increased deal volume, resurgent valuations and looser credit, particularly on larger middle-market transactions. In the 2Q10 there were 146 active private equity contributors reporting 26 completed transactions.  “Our data continues to support the general impression that the premium for quality has never been greater,” the report states.  GF Data Resources provides data on private equity-sponsored M&A transactions with enterprise values of $10 to 250 million. For more information email info@gfdataresources.com.