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PE rethinks NAV loans as investors push back

Private Equity Wire

Buyout firms have long relied on controversial loans backed by equity stakes to enhance fund returns, but growing investor criticism has triggered a slowdown, according to a report by Bloomberg UK. Many firms borrowed against their portfolio companies to sustain the private market boom while dealmaking dwindled.

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ESG and due diligence go hand in hand

Private Equity Wire

Outside of ESG, the SEC’s cybersecurity rules, adopted in July 2023, require both public and private companies to comply with numerous incident reporting and governance disclosure requirements. Private equity managers are starting to realize the importance of conducting cybersecurity due diligence for portfolio companies.