How many deals discussed actually end up being completed?

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It depends. We go through countless potential targets that are being evaluated but the number of them that actually get to an exclusive term sheet are probably ~ 10% and then the ones that make it through diligence to sign are ~7-8%. Really depends on target and the deal rationale...

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