Which firms have gone on-cycle / off-cycle in the past?

I’ve listed below what I’ve heard from past years, but would love any clarification on the unclear section / corrections.

On-Cycle:

Apollo Advent H&F KKR CD&R Carlyle Veritas TPG GTCR Bain Warburg Pincus Permira

Unclear:

Blackstone Thoma Bravo TA EQT LGP Francisco Partners

Off-Cycle:

Vista Silver Lake Hg Apax New Mountain

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Have heard that TA does oncycle but fills the majority of the class offcycle. FP and EQT are both offcycle to my knowledge.

 

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