https://pitchbook.com/tag/pe-exits pe-exits en-US Thu, 14 May 2026 20:53:20 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/pe-firms-started-selling-companies-at-a-loss-last-year While a disappointing return for LPs, this fall into the red could mark the start of a turnaround in GP fortunes. Thu, 14 May 2026 20:53:20 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/pe-firms-started-selling-companies-at-a-loss-last-year https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/pe-exit-value-in-european-b2b-doubles-but-exit-count-hits-five-year-low Transportation and logistics took up half of the sector's 10 largest deals in Q1 this year. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:11:04 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/pe-exit-value-in-european-b2b-doubles-but-exit-count-hits-five-year-low https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/europes-sponsor-to-sponsor-deals-surge-in-q1-as-exits-dry-up Sponsor acquisitions made up 76% of European PE exit value in Q1, as the IPO window remained shut and corporate buyers retreated. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:54:05 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/europes-sponsor-to-sponsor-deals-surge-in-q1-as-exits-dry-up https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/mapping-pe-stocks-horrible-february Fears around AI and private credit have coalesced to drive PE stocks down by double digits. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:05:55 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/mapping-pe-stocks-horrible-february https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/despite-tariff-teardown-the-road-ahead-for-private-markets-remains-murky A defiant President Trump vowed to march forward with his tariff regime after a 6-3 Supreme Court ruling struck them down. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:41:31 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/despite-tariff-teardown-the-road-ahead-for-private-markets-remains-murky https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/bobs-discount-furniture-defies-consumer-ipo-odds PE-backed consumer and retail services listings dropped to a new low in 2025. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:04:58 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/bobs-discount-furniture-defies-consumer-ipo-odds https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-pe-mid-market-is-struggling-to-rediscover-its-animal-spirits Only the best companies are finding buyers, with many others attracting little or no interest Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:52:16 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-pe-mid-market-is-struggling-to-rediscover-its-animal-spirits https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/european-pe-holding-periods-fall-for-the-first-time-since-2020 Energy experienced the largest improvement among sectors, decreasing by 39% from its 2024 peak. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:36:35 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/european-pe-holding-periods-fall-for-the-first-time-since-2020 https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/saudi-market-reforms-unlock-billions-strengthening-ipo-exit-routes Benefits are expected to spill over into the private markets. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:36:46 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/saudi-market-reforms-unlock-billions-strengthening-ipo-exit-routes https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/tariff-fears-hinder-us-buyout-firms-forays-into-europe The region has proved a happy hunting ground for US firms grappling with sky-high valuations in their home market. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:52:23 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/tariff-fears-hinder-us-buyout-firms-forays-into-europe https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/why-ipos-may-no-longer-be-the-gold-standard-for-european-pe-exits Firms are increasingly selling to their peers instead of listing on the stock market. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:40:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/why-ipos-may-no-longer-be-the-gold-standard-for-european-pe-exits https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/us-pe-deal-value-tops-1-trillion-for-only-the-second-time Rebound was driven by a handful of mega-deals for companies such as Electronic Arts and Hologic. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:06:18 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/us-pe-deal-value-tops-1-trillion-for-only-the-second-time https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/pes-cautious-optimism-on-european-dealmaking-for-2026 GPs share their outlooks for the year ahead from a recovery in exits to shifting geopolitics. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:49:38 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/pes-cautious-optimism-on-european-dealmaking-for-2026 https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/3-charts-setting-the-stage-for-europes-pe-fundraising-in-2026 Market watchers are watching closely to see if this year will surpass 2025 levels. Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:24:56 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/3-charts-setting-the-stage-for-europes-pe-fundraising-in-2026 https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/ipo-watchlist-europes-top-privately-held-candidates-for-the-public-markets As the continent's listings window reopens and profitability becomes crucial, these private companies have the strongest likelihood of floating on stock exchanges. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:35:51 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/ipo-watchlist-europes-top-privately-held-candidates-for-the-public-markets https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/hig-doubles-its-money-as-it-exits-former-kpmg-unit-at-1-1b-price-tag Bridgepoint's latest acquisition adds to a growing list of PE-led deals in the professional services sector. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:49:47 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/hig-doubles-its-money-as-it-exits-former-kpmg-unit-at-1-1b-price-tag https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/pe-backed-ipos-rode-market-volatility-to-end-2025-on-a-high-note Market turbulence, tariffs and a late-year government shutdown slowed listings, though exit momentum revived as the year went on Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:43:22 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/pe-backed-ipos-rode-market-volatility-to-end-2025-on-a-high-note https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/as-the-window-widens-pe-firms-rush-to-exit Some fund managers are in a hurry to sell companies, even if it means leaving money on the table Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:24:30 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/as-the-window-widens-pe-firms-rush-to-exit