The Challenges and Benefits of Partial Exits

As private equity (PE) firms and financial sponsors of all varieties look for ways to generate liquidity in today’s economic climate, partial exits are becoming a tool that some firms leverage to provide returns to investors. PitchBook reports on several recent examples of partial exits by firms across various sectors, noting that these are not necessarily a bad thing, just a sign of the current climate. With firms beginning to utilize this option more frequently, below we look at the issues to consider when weighing a partial exit. READ MORE