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Exit

Exit · The process by which a PE fund sells or disposes of a portfolio company investment. Common exit routes include trade sales, secondary buyouts, and IPOs.

Example

A PE fund sells its 60% stake in a software business to a strategic acquirer for €450M, six years after the original investment. The fund records the sale as an exit and distributes the proceeds (net of carry) to LPs.

Related terms

MOIC (Multiple on Invested Capital)IRR (Internal Rate of Return)Secondary
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