Hampered by persistent macroeconomic uncertainty, PE-backed activity in Q3 mirrored the slowdown in the broader IPO market, with only US$4.0b raised by 17 sponsored companies.

Deal activity increased 58% compared to Q2, primarily from a US$1b megadeal. Pro-investor reforms also made the news during Q3, boosting optimism within the industry.

Value of PE deals jumps to US$552m, reaching the second-highest quarterly investment total in the last 18 months

Despite a slowdown in quarterly investment and exitactivity, improvement in June is encouraging

Investors increase activity in the second quarter, as deal value climbs 30% over Q1

PE issuance raises US$6.7b in Q2; IPOs by The CarlyleGroup and Oaktree Capital offset decline at portfolio level

PE issuance raises US$6.7b in Q2; IPOs by The CarlyleGroup and Oaktree Capital offset decline at portfolio level

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