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State of Private Equity (PE) Report Europe 2024 Review
This report provides a comprehensive analysis and review of European PE activity for 2024, including investments, holding periods, exits and valuation gaps. It draws valuable insights from interviews with Jan Kallmorgen, Partner, EY Strategy & Transactions and Peter Witte, Director, EY Global Private Equity Lead Analyst, who share their views on Trump 2.0, geopolitical uncertainty and its impact on PE. The State of PE Report gives a strategic view of the year through deep dives across countries and regions in Europe.
Findings from the report:
- What specific geopolitical and economic shifts should PE funds be prepared for under a second Trump administration?
- How could a second Trump administration impact PE funds and portfolio companies regarding regulation, taxation and investment opportunities?
- What is your approach to advising clients on political and geopolitical shifts, particularly in managing risks, shaping investment strategy and optimizing market positioning?
- How have recent geopolitical developments— including Trump 2.0 — reshaped investment strategies and risk frameworks within European PE?
- In light of current economic and geopolitical uncertainties, what is your outlook for deal-making and exits in 2025?
Publication:
17 March 2025
Language:
English
Number of pages:
28
Document type:
Report
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