Big investors look to sell out of private equity after market rout

Large institutional investors are seeking ways to shed stakes in illiquid private equity funds after global financial market downturns, raising concerns for the $4tn buyout industry. With plummeting stock values and limited cash profits expected, investors are facing liquidity pressures, prompting a race to find exits at discounts to stated values. The current stresses in the industry, drawing comparisons to past financial crises, have led to a surge in calls for liquidity and potential sell-offs of fund stakes at discounted prices on second-hand markets.

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