As a result of macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty, deal making in the private equity market notably slowed in the last 18months.

Among a number of challenges, a less familiar environment resulted in anemic growth for many portfolio companies and less attractive exit alternatives due to the higher cost of debt capital. But with the factors destabilising deals improving, the market anticipates an increased appetite for acquisitions in the months to come, heightening competition for assets.

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