Lathrop GPM Partners David Kim and Jane Trueper were recently quoted in a recent PE Hub article examining how longer hold periods are reshaping private equity dealmaking. The article explores the growing trend of private equity firms adopting longer-term or holding company-style strategies, driven in part by shifting investor expectations and delayed liquidity.
It highlights increasing interest in flexible structures such as evergreen and continuation vehicles, particularly among family offices and other non-institutional investors, as well as sponsors’ efforts to avoid traditional fund constraints. The piece also addresses operational considerations tied to extended hold periods, including liquidity management, valuation challenges and evolving fee structures, underscoring how these dynamics are influencing fund formation strategies and market behavior.
Read the full article here [SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED]: Longer Hold Periods: 5 Ways They’re Affecting PE Deals