Private equity’s struggles may be harbinger of a bigger economic crash
Investors in private equity firms are in a bit of a bind. Maureen Farrell reported in The New York Times this month that they are sitting on 33,575 companies they have not been able to sell or list at prices their investors will accept. This is up from 32,451 at the end of last…
Investors in private equity firms are in a bit of a bind. Maureen Farrell reported in The New York Times this month that they are sitting on 33,575 companies they have not been able to sell or list at prices their investors will accept. This is up from 32,451 at the end of last…
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Why it matters
The reported difficulties in private equity exits signal potential stress in a major segment of credit markets, with implications for liquidity and valuations that could presage broader economic challenges. While not a direct market-moving event, it is a significant early warning relevant to credit professionals.
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Fast Company
Private equity’s struggles may be harbinger of a bigger economic crash
Investors in private equity firms are in a bit of a bind. Maureen Farrell reported in The New York Times this month that they are sitting on 33,575 companies they have not been able to sell or list at prices their investors will accept. This is up from 32,451 at the end of last…