BELLINGS

Private equity’s $860 billion zombie company problem

The zero-interest-rate era left private equity with thousands of companies it can't exit, can't sell, and can't quite kill.

The zero-interest-rate era left private equity with thousands of companies it can't exit, can't sell, and can't quite kill.

BELLINGS Intelligence Score: 55

Why it matters

The $860 billion in private equity-held zombie companies represents a significant structural challenge with broad implications for credit markets, liquidity, and exit strategies, affecting many lenders and investors across industries.

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