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.
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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.
Sources
Fortune
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.