The Exit Backlog Problem: What 11,000 Aging PE Portcos Mean for Strategic Buyers

With an estimated 11,000 aging private equity portfolio companies facing pressure to exit, a significant wave of supply could be coming to the middle market. This panel will explore what the growing exit backlog means for strategic buyers, including how increased deal volume could impact valuations, competition, quality of assets, and the opportunities emerging for buyers prepared to move ahead of the broader market.