Private equity firms are currently navigating delays in returning cash to investors and encountering difficulties in raising new funds. The industry is anticipating a potential resurgence in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), though current market conditions remain uncertain due to recent geopolitical tensions and economic factors. Despite sluggish deal activity, some executives express optimism for the latter part of the year. Current M&A transaction levels are improving but still far from the high activity seen in 2021, while fundraising has experienced a notable decline.
Private equity firms are experiencing delays in cash returns to investors and struggling to raise new funds, with a potential M&A surge on the horizon.
Despite current challenges, private equity executives are optimistic about the economic outlook, expecting increased M&A activity later in the year.
Recent data indicates that M&A activity is stabilizing post-pandemic, yet remains significantly below the robust transaction volume of 2021.
Fundraising for private equity has dropped sharply, attributed to weaker deal activity and slow capital distributions to limited partners.
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