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JPMorgan M&A Chief Predicts Private Equity Asset Sales by Mid-2027

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Private equity firms may be compelled to sell off assets by the second half of 2027 due to increasing holding periods and approaching refinancing deadlines, according to Charlie Bouckaert, JPMorgan's global head of M&A. Despite a robust dealmaking environment in 2026, Bouckaert anticipates a softer market in 2027, with a continued skew towards larger, AI-related mergers and acquisitions, though fewer in number. While outright sales are one option, private equity firms may also explore continuation funds or secondary deals to return capital to investors. AI

IMPACT AI-related mergers and acquisitions are expected to continue skewing the market towards larger deals, even as overall deal flow may soften.

RANK_REASON Article features an interview with an M&A chief discussing future market trends and predictions, rather than reporting on a specific event.

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JPMorgan M&A Chief Predicts Private Equity Asset Sales by Mid-2027

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    JPMorgan’s M&A chief sees softer 2027–but a potential upside surprise in private equity exits

    By the second half of 2027, some private equity firms may have to stop waiting for a better time to sell, JPMorgan’s global head of M&#038;A says.

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