Bain describes private equity as a market that’s “stalled” due to the rise in interest rates. Some stats:
~ The total value of companies that the industry sold privately or on public markets declined by 44% (lowest in a decade)
~ Deal value fell by 37%
~ Exit value declined by 44%
~ 38% fewer buyout funds closed
~ The value of aging unexited companies hit a record high $3.2 trillion
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