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Even with the best laid plans, GP-led processes can become delayed, but there are steps sponsors can take to mitigate common holdups.

Cathay Life and some of its fellow Taiwanese insurers have been pulling back from private markets due to current and impending regulatory capital requirements.

Sponsors and management teams need to demonstrate their commitment to the next phase of growth.

Sponsors and management teams need to demonstrate their commitment to the next phase of growth.

A panel of LPs at PEI's NEXUS 2024 summit discussed trends and themes in private equity, including the use of secondaries to rebalance portfolios.

A collaborative approach is key to helping de-risk transactions and develop long-term relationships.

Early engagement and regular communication with LPs are vital to avoiding roadblocks in the GP-led secondaries process.

Continuation vehicles across different geography, size and industry of underlying assets have generated similar return multiples.

Muted M&A activity and liquidity demands are prompting more sponsors to consider moving assets into continuation funds, but successfully completing a GP-led deal is more easily said than done.

Appointing an internal team to oversee a GP-led deal, and working with advisory and legal partners early, can help smooth what can be a time- and resource-intensive process.