Private equity exit activity across Europe and the UK softened in the first quarter of 2026, although market participants expect a pickup once macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions stabilise, supported by substantial dry powder and a growing backlog of assets.
According to data from White & Case, European PE exits declined to 244 in Q1 2026 from 278 in the prior quarter, while total deal value fell significantly from $58.9bn to $32.3bn.
In the UK, exit volumes also eased from 55 to 46 ov...
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