Good morning, Nina Lindholm here with the Europe Wire from the London newsroom.
Private equity firms believe that despite signs the European IPO market is reopening, other options offer better routes to exit. PE Hub’s Europe editor Craig McGlashan delves into GP sentiments around IPOs and what alternatives firms are eyeing in our opening story this morning.
We then shift our focus to nuclear power and the opportunities it offers to private equity. Lincoln International managing director Carlos Candil shares his views following the UK government announcement to put Britain back “in the global race” for nuclear energy.
When a door closes
Stock markets might be on a tear and equity capital markets open, but European private equity firms are skeptical that the continent’s IPO market will offer a viable exit route in 2025, writes PE Hub’s Craig McGlashan. With several other sale options looking attractive, however, GPs are confident that exit activity will grow this year.
You can learn more about the state of the European IPO market in the premium version of the Wire.
I recommend reading Craig’s full story, which highlights the exit routes currently in vogue and GP sentiments on the US IPO market.
Bridging the gap
Private capital can play a “crucial” role in accelerating nuclear energy development in the UK, particularly as the demand for AI-driven data centers skyrockets, Carlos Candil, managing director and head of Lincoln International’s energy transition practice, told PE Hub.
To read Candil's full commentary, take a look at the full Wire coverage here.
That’s all from me this morning. MK Flynn will be with you later today with the US edition, while Craig McGlashan will be on Europe duty tomorrow.
Cheers,
Nina
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