Private Equity Firms Prepare for Massive Portfolio Clearout in 2026
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Private equity firms are preparing for a significant portfolio clearout in 2026, following a year of progress in offloading old investments.
According to a report, the private equity firms have been dealing with a surplus of unsold companies for several years. This has resulted in investor dissatisfaction and challenges in securing new funds.
The number of companies in private-equity portfolios rose from the previous year, reaching approximately 12,900 U.S. companies as of September 30, 2025.
The average hold period, the duration between acquisition and sale, is nearly seven years. This is a decrease from the 2023 peak but still ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
According to a report, the private equity firms have been dealing with a surplus of unsold companies for several years. This has resulted in investor dissatisfaction and challenges in securing new funds.
The number of companies in private-equity portfolios rose from the previous year, reaching approximately 12,900 U.S. companies as of September 30, 2025.
The average hold period, the duration between acquisition and sale, is nearly seven years. This is a decrease from the 2023 peak but still ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
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