| Hello Hubsters, It’s Irien Joseph bringing you the Europe edition of the Wire from the London newsroom. Let’s kick things off with a positive outlook for 2025 as MiddleGround’s Justin Steil is anticipating a renewed focus on exits. The real estate industry's shift towards sustainability is gaining momentum, driven by the sector's contribution to carbon emissions. Permira is the latest private equity investor to make a move in the segment, as the firm is set to acquire an energy and sustainability advisor in real estate. Exits ahead There will be a rebalancing and a renewed focus on exits in 2025, Justin Steil, partner and head of the transaction team at MiddleGround Capital, told PE Hub in the latest of our 2025 Outlook pieces. Check out the premium version of the Wire to find out more. Immense growth potential Lastly, let’s look at a services deal where Permira has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Westbridge Advisory, an energy and sustainability advisor in real estate. Find out more in the premium version of the Wire. For more insights, take a look at this look-back piece on the European services sector to see how it performed in 2024. Schedule note Before I sign off, here's a reminder on the Europe Wire author schedule from next week. Nina Lindholm will write to you on Mondays and Thursdays, while Craig McGlashan be in the chair on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I will remain on Friday Wire duty. That’s it from me. John R Fischer will be with you in the New York morning with the US edition and Nina Lindholm will bring you the Europe edition of the Wire on Monday. Warmly, Irien Read the full Wire commentary on PE Hub ... | 