Private Equity - Ernst & Young - United Kingdom

In our joint study with Emerging Markets Private Equity Association, we examine Latin America’s growth story and identify strategies investors are using to create value.

Our latest survey reveals that PE firms are cautious, but opportunistic amid an increasingly favorable deal-making environment. Find out what’s driving this sentiment.

Today’s economic pressures are causing many private equity firms to transform their operating infrastructure to remain competitive. Not only will this assist in preparing for heightened regulatory and investor scrutiny, it will also improve their chances of attracting increasingly scarce institutional investor capital. Learn more.

Our latest buyouts report, Multiple Q1 2012, reveals a slowdown in activity as worries continued over sovereign debt. Nonetheless, the pipeline of transactions is healthy, even if deals are taking longer to complete. See which countries remain active and those where buyout levels have moderated.

Capitalizing on opportunities in turbulent times requires agility and entrepreneurial management. With a highly flexible model, PE is ideally suited to today’s environment, and the industry is already evolving to capitalize on future opportunity. See which behaviors are instrumental for success.

Geographic diversification is increasing and PE firms continue to look to the emerging markets for investment and growth opportunities. What successful strategies are global PE firms implementing in emerging markets like China, India, Brazil and Africa? Find out here.

Global IPO markets started strong in 2011, but new issuance dropped midway through the year. Despite this, PE-backed deals accounted for 24% of the global proceeds raised in 2011, the highest percentage on record. Find out what’s on the horizon for PE in 2012 and beyond.

Private equity investors are increasingly ramping up activity in Asia Pacific by opening offices, raising capital and executing transactions. And for those struggling to find yield in traditional markets, Asia Pacific may provide a world of opportunity. What can you expect for 2012 and beyond? We offer plenty of insights.