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flag A $1.4 billion loss in a private equity continuation vehicle has raised alarms over its transparency and sustainability.

flag A high-profile failure involving United Site Services has cast doubt on the continuation vehicle (CV) strategy in private equity, with major firms including Blackstone, Ares Management, and Fortress Investment Group potentially losing $1.4 billion. flag The CV, launched in 2021 by Platinum Equity to transfer USS into a new fund at a $4 billion valuation, allowed investors to exit without a sale. flag However, declining value has exposed risks tied to inflated appraisals and shifting markets, raising concerns about the transparency and sustainability of the increasingly popular tactic.

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