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Study: Private equity firms adapt well to global economic volatility

Monday, November 18, 2024

Matthias Knab, Opalesque:

Private equity (PE) firms are demonstrating strong adaptability amid global economic uncertainties said a study.

According to Dechert's newly released Global Private Equity Outlook report, PE firms are increasingly diversifying their investment strategies and expressing optimism about future opportunities despite ongoing market challenges.

"The 2025 Global Private Equity Outlook provides a view into what dealmakers need to know as they navigate a dynamic investment landscape and prepare for future opportunities," it says.

As per the report, 31% of North American respondents believed the Republican victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election could boost portfolios, particularly for North American firms.

60% of respondents globally now offer a co-investment program; in North America, 73% of firms offer co-investments.

93% of respondents are at least somewhat likely to consider take-private deals in the next 12 months, but those "very likely" to pursue such deals have dropped from 80% to 44%.

Meanwhile, 82% of respondents expect secondaries activity levels to remain buoyant or increase in the next two years following 4x growth in the past 5 years. 34% of global respondents are exploring GP-stake divestitures in the next two years.

66% of PE firms globally expect increased scrutiny from antitrust, FDI, and other regulatory authorities to impact their dealmaking plans over the next 12 months negatively.

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