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Holding Periods continue to grow, but could peak in 2025

Using data from our M&A research database, we analyzed private equity holding periods from 2000 through 2025 to assess...

Value of cash conveying in an M&A transaction

I’ve been asked the following question on several occasions:

5 industries driving add-on investments from PE-backed portfolio companies

Private equity firms continue to leverage add-on acquisitions as a strategic tool to accelerate growth, achieve...

2024 in Review: Private Equity embraces change

Private equity activity in 2024 reflected a strategic pivot driven by evolving macroeconomics and market dynamics. The...

Macroeconomics is critical to predicting future private equity trends

Governmental policies and actions of the Federal Reserve have been the primary drivers of M&A trends over the past two...

Key industries shaping the future of private equity add-on investments

Private equity firms are increasingly focused on add-on acquisitions, as we previously reported.

Currently held portfolio companies by vintage year

We reported in July that private equity firms are delaying exits and holding portfolio companies longer to ensure they...

Top private equity firms, ranked by number of add-on investments

Acquisitions by private equity firms are trending to a higher mix of add-on investments, relative to platform...

Smaller deals are back on the rise, but driven by caution

Private equity firms are investing in smaller deals and exercising caution with larger deals, according to new data...