Private Equity
Private equity pulse: quarterly takeaways
Deployment remains selective as AI reshapes underwriting and sponsors favor resilient assets.
Private equity remains selective, with AI reshaping how deals are assessed.
Sector focus shifts toward resilient assets
Infrastructure, health care and business services attract capital.
Trade sales anchor a stable exit market
Corporate buyers remain active.
Firms focus on exit readiness, automation and margins
Operational value creation is the priority.
Outlook
Activity should improve as financing conditions stabilize.
Regional updates
Summary
Selective deployment and operational focus define the market.
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