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A potential de-escalation of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East may help revive private equity dealmaking momentum in 2026, according to a report by Bloomberg citing comments by Joe Baratta, global head of private equity at Blackstone Inc.
Insight
PE exits and dealmaking both lag behind wider M&A activity by some distance this year. That means the plumbing and engineering behind the secondary market will be put under more pressure than ever.
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UK-listed engineering business Senior plc has agreed to a £1.4bn ($1.9bn) takeover by a consortium led by Tinicum Incorporated and Blackstone, bringing to a close months of bid interest in the aerospace and defence group, according to a report by Reuters.
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In Alternative Views, Private Equity Wire® goes behind closed doors with those in the know to get the latest on private markets. In this episode, we discuss how private markets fare during a crisis with Mike O’Sullivan, chief economist at private equity investment manager and platform Moonfare.
Intel
PE buyout activity fell sharply in the first quarter of 2026, as dealmakers grappled with uncertainty in technology markets and geopolitical tensions. Firms completed acquisitions worth $172bn in Q1, a 36% decline from the previous quarter and an 8% drop from the same period last year, according to Dealogic.
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Private equity firms have sharply reduced asset sales in early 2026, as a combination of artificial intelligence-driven volatility and escalating geopolitical risks – particularly conflict involving Iran – adds fresh strain to an already fragile exit environment, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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Carlyle has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in MAI Capital Management, in a transaction that values the US-based wealth manager at more than $2.8bn, buiding on an existing relationship, which dates back to 2021 through its investment in Galway Holdings.
Insight
Two opposing forces are apparent in private markets this week – the withdrawal of wealth and retail capital from private credit funds, and steps towards the invitation of retirement pools into private capital as a whole.
Intel
The US Department of Labor has proposed new rules that would make it easier for 401(k) plans to include alternative assets such as private credit, private equity, real estate, and cryptocurrencies, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Insight
We discuss the American lower-mid-market with David Fann, partner and head of capital formation at VSS Capital Partners.
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