Chart of the Week: Leverage Takeover
Middle market buyout financings increasingly dominated by direct lenders. Source: LSEG LPC. Middle Market LBO volume.
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Chart of the Week: Perception is Reality
Investors bombarded with scary headlines worrying less about real private credit risks. Source: PitchBook
Chart of the Week: The IT Factor
IT deals commanded a larger piece of the M&A pie in 2025. Source: PitchBook
Chart of the Week: Leading the Way
The US was a relative bright spot in global private equity fundraising in 2025. Source: Preqin, McKinsey analysis
Chart of the Week: Clearing the Backlog
US and European exits were on the rise in 2025. Source: Dealogic, Bain & Company
Chart of the Week: Growth is King
Private equity returns are largely attributable to revenue growth. Source: McKinsey & Co, SPI by StepStone
Chart of the Week: The Sweet Spot
The middle market punches above its weight. Source: State Street Private Equity Index as of 9/30/2025
Chart of the Week: Private-Side Only
US companies that go public are opting to stay private longer. Source: Jay Ritter, University of Florida; Apollo’s The Daily Spark
Chart of the Week: The Equity Premium
In the long-term private equity pays for more risk with better returns. Source: MSCI
Chart of the Week: Inventory Check
Private equity remains an attractive option for investors through cycles. Source: PitchBook