Private Equity Challenges Necessitate Reevaluating Strategies

Private equity sponsors have enjoyed a strong deal environment during a period of sustained economic growth. But PE firms are now facing significant challenges. Sponsors remain under tremendous pressure to deploy capital against continuing high multiples and resulting high enterprise values. Amidst a continuing proliferation of investment dollars competing for fewer good deals, the PE industry and its portfolio companies must deal with rising inflation within a generally uncertain economy, increasing geopolitical tensions, renewed regulatory gauntlets, and swelling social impact pressures. Successful transactions will require that PE sponsors become nimble, move quickly, and readjust strategies.

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