Published ResearchTechnology: Value Creation 2024This 15-page report examines the value creation strategies of PE-backed technology companies that exited in 2024. Learn which strategies were most effective at improving financial performance and how long they took to play-out during the holding period.
Published ResearchPortco IQ: Technology 2024This 27-page report benchmarks a sample of recently-exited PE-backed technology portcos across four dimensions: financial performance, operational efficiency, market positioning, and talent and governance.
Published ResearchSponsor-to-Sponsor Exits 2024Our 15-page report provides an in-depth analysis of sponsor-to-sponsor exits, which are up 154% in 2024 and have accounted for two-thirds of exit outcomes this year.
Published ResearchOperating Trends 2024Our 7-page report highlights the top trends in private equity operations -- from longer holding periods to a greater focus on organic growth.
Daily InsightsInterest Rate Cuts to Spur Exit ActivityUnlike buyouts, there is a meaningful relationship between interest rates and PE-backed exits.
Daily InsightsInterest Rates Alone Have Marginal Impact on Buyout ActivityHowever, overall deal size does see a major impact from shifts in the Federal Funds Rate.
Daily InsightsHow Will a Strong Yen Affect Private Equity?From increased borrowing costs to potential redemption requests by LPs to cover losses, the Bank of Japan’s actions have far-reaching consequences for PE firms on the island.
Daily InsightsBain Capital Exits Varsity Brands After Six Years, Doubles EVPlus: Sanofi's $20 billion consumer business attracts flurry of PE interest, Goldman seeks higher bids for B&B Hotels, and Permira is expanding its climate investment team.
Daily InsightsCan Bain's $1.2B Bid Fix Up Aussie Auto Retailer Bapcor?Plus: PE management changes vary by sector, Andreessen Horowitz is getting into private equity, and KPS Capital Partners exits $4 billion packaging company.
Daily InsightsBain Bets on EdTech with $5.6B PowerSchool DealPlus: Bain buys Bapcor, AE Industrial Partners exits Belcan, and tech CEOs at PE-backed companies face high turnover.
Daily InsightsBehind Permira's $7B Squarespace DealPlus: Warburg Pincus and Bain Capital battle it out for PowerSchool, Thoma Bravo to sell Venafi, and TA Associates looks to exit AffiniPay after 5X'ing EBITDA.
Daily InsightsCan Private Equity Fix Peloton?Plus: Permira to acquire Squarespace for $6.6 billion, Everstone and Goldman Sachs seek exit from Omega Healthcare, and KKR inks three new buyouts in Asia.
Daily InsightsThoma Bravo Pays $5.3B All-Cash for Cybersecurity Firm DarktracePlus: GTCR to acquire AssetMark Financial for $2.7 billion, L Catterton buys KIKO Milano, and Paramount’s takeover drama continues.
Daily InsightsPermira Sells Stake in Alter Domus After 5x'ing EBITDAPlus: Summit Partners to sell men's personal care brand Dr. Squatch, Presidio changes ownership, and PE-backed exits of financial services companies are down.
Daily InsightsEndeavor Largest Take-Private Deal in 10+ YearsPlus: Paramount snubs Apollo offer, EQT acquires Avetta, and Vista buys Model N.
Daily InsightsSRS Distribution Becomes One of the Most Successful Industrial PE Deals of All-TimePlus: L Catterton hits snag in Tod’s deal, Apax looks to exit PIB Group, and Spindrift is up for sale.
Daily InsightsAdvent International Nears Deal for NuveiPlus: Platinum weighs Club Car sale, Nordstrom seeks PE buyer, and Vista looks to IPO Solera.
