
Private Equity Sector Grapples with $860 Billion in Zombie Companies
The prolonged era of near-zero interest rates has trapped private equity firms with thousands of unprofitable businesses, creating a massive exit and valuation challenge.
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The prolonged era of near-zero interest rates has trapped private equity firms with thousands of unprofitable businesses, creating a massive exit and valuation challenge.

Ares Management has reportedly held discussions regarding the acquisition of private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners. This potential deal could signify a major consolidation in the private equity sector.
A prominent skeptic in the private equity sector has voiced criticism against the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) metric, labeling it as 'useless'.

The private equity sector is experiencing a significant shift, with some funds, following private credit funds, now unable to fully meet investor requests for withdrawals. This development has caused nervousness in the market, and industry leaders acknowledge a profound transformation is underway.
The phenomenon of capital concentration within the private equity sector has reportedly reached unprecedented levels, indicating a significant shift in investment trends.
The private equity sector is facing a challenge with 'zombie portfolio companies,' assets that have become unsellable.
Global deal activity experienced a 7% year-over-year decline in early 2026, primarily attributed to weakness in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity sectors, according to GlobalData.
Blue Owl Capital (OWL) has announced a partnership with Blackstone to acquire a minority stake in Atlas Holdings, signaling a significant investment in the private equity sector.
The second Los Angeles Corporate Governance Forum, scheduled for September 18, has released its preliminary list of speakers, focusing on sports, entertainment, venture capital, and private equity sectors.
Francisco Partners successfully raised $21 billion, a significant achievement that defies the current fundraising slowdown in the technology private equity sector.
Apollo is implementing a policy to screen all software investments for potential risks posed by artificial intelligence, highlighting growing concerns in the private equity sector.

Partners Group has become the first private equity fund to cap investor withdrawals, exposing a liquidity mismatch in the private equity sector. This move led to a significant drop in the company's stock and affected other private equity firms.
The 2nd Princeton CorpGov Forum is hosting discussions on value creation plans and governance strategies within the private equity sector.
Asian alternative asset manager PAG plans to significantly increase its investment in Japan, targeting $13 billion in deals over the next three to four years. The investments will focus on real estate and private equity sectors.
An analysis compares KKR & Co.'s stock performance against other private equity stocks.

Experts warn that the private equity sector is entering a period of 'natural selection,' where many smaller funds may not survive due to challenging market conditions.
Ares Management is reportedly looking to increase its presence in the private equity sector. The article explores the strategic reasons behind this move.
Apollo Global Management has made a $7.7 billion bid to acquire the airline easyJet, signaling a significant move in the aviation and private equity sectors.
Scott Kleinman, an executive at Apollo, has cautioned that the private equity sector will have a 'price to pay' following years of rapid growth, suggesting investors believe the market has become 'a little out of whack'.
Apollo has finalized the sale of Altemira to MBK Partners, marking a significant transaction in the private equity sector.
French private equity firm Astorg is facing difficulties with its flagship fundraise as investors are reluctant to commit, signaling a potential shakeout in the private equity sector.
Private-equity fundraising has slowed to its lowest pace in a decade. This trend indicates a challenging environment for capital raising in the private equity sector.
Canada's major pension funds have seen significant gains from soaring stock markets, even as the private equity sector experiences a downturn.
Apollo's Sambur has expressed a view that the private equity sector will experience an extended period of challenges within the software industry.