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EPISODE · Dec 15, 2025 · 49 MIN

Permira's Kurt Björklund: Where Are We in the Private Equity Cycle?

from Merryn Talks Money · host Bloomberg

Merryn Somerset Webb speaks with Kurt Björklund, Executive Chairman of Permira, about where we are in the private equity cycle after several tough years and why he still believes in the asset class for the right kind of investor. They discuss what “real” private equity is, how governance and long-term value creation—not just leverage—drive returns, and the impact of higher rates, tech and AI on future opportunities. Kurt also explains who private equity is (and isn’t) suitable for, and what the shift from public to private markets means for savers, pension funds and wealthy individuals.Not yet a Bloomberg subscriber? Subscribe now!www.bloomberg.com/podcastofferSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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