Global private equity exit activity declined in the first quarter of 2026, with total deal volume falling 6.25% year over year to 720 exits, down from 768 in the same period last year, according to analysis by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Trade sales remained the primary exit route but fell to 566 transactions from 603, while secondary buyouts declined to 141 from 153. IPO exits edged higher to 13 from 12, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Despite lower volumes, total exit...
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