Private equity firms’ worst sellside nightmare is playing out in auctions across the country, and pre-empting sale processes seems the only answer. Picture this: Bids are due in the second round of an auction, and far fewer have come in than expected. Numerous buyers have dropped after the first round, and it looks like best-and-finals will come from a very thin remaining pool.

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