November 26, 2024

Going Big and Moving Fast: How PE firms in North America and Europe are Adapting Value Creation to Market Pressures

Over the past three years, private equity (PE) firms on both sides of the Atlantic have faced significant challenges. With rapid interest rate hikes and a stagnant deals market, the pressure to exit portfolio companies and deliver promised returns has intensified.

At Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), our exclusive survey of PE executives in North America and Europe has revealed how these market forces are approaching transformation in the industry differently and where they intersect including:

Digital initiatives and AI usage in funds
Use-cases of AI in value creation
Organic expansion in portfolio companies
Impact of ESG credentials on performance of portfolio companies

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To gain deeper insights into these transformative trends and their implications, we invite you to explore our comprehensive reports:

Value Creation Report - North America

Value Creation Report - Europe

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