The Aggregate Value of Private Equity Exits Declined Precipitously in 2022, Down 32.1% from Prior Year Levels

Aggregate private equity exit value declined 32.1% from $576.4 billion in 2021 to $391.4 billion in 2022. Within the same period, the total value of private equity IPO exits dropped 68.2% while aggregate trade sale exit value exhibited a relatively modest year-over-year decline of 3.8%.