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In today's dynamic economic landscape, navigating the high cost of capital is crucial for private equity firms. As interest rates climb and economic uncertainty persists, the traditional reliance on leverage in buyouts is being reexamined. Firms are increasingly focusing on operational improvements, targeting lower-leverage deals, and exploring alternative financing sources to adapt to these changes.
Portfolio companies, often burdened by debt, are feeling the ripple effects. Cost-cutting measures, strategic add-on acquisitions, and active portfolio management are becoming standard practices to preserve cash flow and maintain profitability.
But it's not all challenges—there's optimism on the horizon. Q2 2024 marked a significant uptick in PE activity, with deal value nearly doubling from Q1, signaling resilience and adaptability in the sector.
Or Sponsor, Bloom Equity Partners, is committed to identifying and nurturing mission-critical enterprise software and tech-enabled businesses that can thrive in this new environment. If you’re considering selling or investing, or just want to chat about the market, ping me and I'll connect you with the amazing team Bloom Equity Partners.
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In this week's Bi-Weekly Bloom, we discuss how private equity is facing challenges as high borrowing costs and rising interest rates disrupt the industry’s playbook. Firms are having to get creative with lower-leverage deals, operational improvements and strategic add-ons to ensure the continuation of high rates of return.
Portfolio companies are feeling the squeeze too, cutting costs and delaying exits to navigate this tougher landscape. Yet, with deal activity bouncing back in Q2 2024, PE firms are proving they can adapt and thrive even in a high-cost environment. Click below to understand what you need to watch. #PrivateEquity #InterestRates #ValueCreation
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Navigating the High Cost of Capital in Private Equity
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