Global private equity exit volume declines in Q1 2026

The volume of global private equity exits fell 6.25% year over year in the first quarter to 720 from 768.

Trade sale transactions fell to 566 from 603, while secondary buyouts — sales to another general partner — declined to 141 from 153. The number of IPO exits rose to 13 from 12, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence data. READ MORE