Private equity giants like Blackstone Inc., Apollo Global Management, and other major players in private capital have committed to pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into Europe over the next ten years. However, despite these ambitious plans, the short-term outlook for leveraged buyouts and private equity deals remains uncertain and challenging.

‍Recent months offered some optimism for M&A bankers, as a few high-profile corporate transactions were finalized and concerns surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policies temporarily eased. Still, many professionals in the private equity world are far from optimistic. READ MORE