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Opportunities for Private Equity: Finding Growth in a Downturn

Private equity has performed well even in the most volatile times. However, we now enter a period where the outlook is uncertain. Mounting concerns over a downturn continue to be driven by geopolitical instability, changing societal expectations, pockets of market excess and sector disruption, and the overall length of the current economic expansion.

As economic uncertainty persists, growth slows down, and capital becomes more scarce, it is imperative for firms to streamline operations and mitigate risk in order to win big. For PE firms who are upping their game operationally, there’s still plenty of opportunity in a downturn.

In this whitepaper, you’ll learn:

  • What PE leaders can expect from the forthcoming economic downturn
  • How ESG investing is evolving—among investors and corporate narratives
  • The power AI plays in sourcing lucrative deals and bringing them over the finish line

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Enterprise Software: Assessing AI Adoption Trends

Generative AI is moving from isolated pilots to full-scale deployments, with adoption accelerating in areas like software development and IT service management.
Title slide: Enterprise Software: Assessing AI Adoption Trends, by Michelle Brophy and Sean Carmichael, featuring a computer illustration and AI logo.

From Promise to Performance: How AI Will Evolve in 2026

2025 was the year generative AI grew up, shifting from isolated experiments to integrated systems. What also emerged was a clearer picture of how AI will continue to mature in 2026.
Title slide: From Promise to Performance: How AI Will Evolve in 2026 by Sarah Hoffman, Director of AI Thought Leadership, with abstract tech graphics.

Most-Favored-Nation Policy: Implications for European Drug Launches

The U.S. shift toward most-favored-nation (MFN) drug pricing is forcing pharmaceutical firms to rethink their pricing models and launch strategies in Europe.
U.S. Most-Favored-Nation Drug Pricing Policy: What Does It Mean for Europe? by Sara Mallatt and Sean Carmichael, with a stylized map of Europe.

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