We curate most relevant posts about Private Equity: Exit Strategies on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways. We at Frenus support PE-backed manufacturers with the market intelligence needed to unlock revenue from idle production capacity. You can find more info here: https://www.frenus.com/usecases/unlock-revenue-from-idle-production-capacity This edition provides a detailed analysis of the private equity exit market, highlighting a significant divide between massive mega-deals and a growing liquidity backlog. While record-breaking acquisitions in gaming and infrastructure continue, the broader industry faces a hurdle with tens of thousands of unsold portfolio companies held past their intended timelines. Investors are increasingly prioritising exit readiness, focusing on operational improvements and data integrity years before a sale to combat stagnant valuations. The text also explores how secondary markets and continuation vehicles have become essential alternatives to traditional IPOs or trade sales. Furthermore, the integration of artificial intelligence is fundamentally altering the due diligence process by accelerating financial modelling and identifying technological deficiencies. Ultimately, the data suggests that proactive preparation and structural discipline are now the primary drivers of successful divestments in a challenging economic climate. This podcast was created via Google Notebook LM.

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