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Brian Cassidy asserts that rigid private equity exits frequently fail. Close to 50% of sale processes collapse even during strong economic conditions.
Geopolitical events like missile strikes in the Middle East can halt late-stage transactions just before completion.
“We recently had a situation stall on the 10-yard line, maybe it was the five-yard line, when missiles started flying in the Middle East…”
Close to 50% of sale efforts fail even during strong market conditions. Brian Cassidy observes that this reality makes broken processes a standard feature of dealmaking.
“I think every time you go through a sales process, you need to be eyes wide open because I think even in the good times, I think close to 50% of sale processes fail…”
Sellers face difficult conditions for full control exits. Brian Cassidy points to partial sales and strategic investments as viable options.
“You need to be really flexible with exits. It could be a partial sale. It could be a strategic investment. You're not gonna always sell 100% of the business in this market.”
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