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A takeover by a private equity group or groups is a type of takeover where the target company is in effect forced to buy itself at an inflated price. Private equity groups will delist the company from the stock exchange and load it up with a huge amount of debt and sell off key company assets. An example would be the UK company Debenhams where its shops were sold off and then rented back to Debenhams at high rents. Private equity groups will charge the company fees for the privilege of being taken over and will, in a short space of time, pay themselves a hefty dividend. Workers will be laid off and costs reduced to an absolute minimum. After as little as a year they will take the company public again and head for the exit having made a tidy profit and more than likely bankrupted the company. Quite why such criminal activity is legal is any body's guess. This type of takeover is completely different to one company in a sector taking over another. An example might be Ford's takeover of Hertz Rental. When Ford sold Hertz it was in a financially sound condition. After the private equity boys got their hands on Hertz the company was driven into the ground (Read the blogs of Hertz workers).
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What is private equity and how does it work?
Private equity is the personal ownership of stocks. Equity is a form of ownership of a company and you can be involved in private equity simply by building a portfolio of stocks that you own.
Should I trust a private equity firm?
You can if you choose carefully. Here is a guide http://secondventure.com/How-to-Choose-a-Private-Equity-Company.asp
What are the leading private equity firms in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is the second largest center of private equity in Asia. Some notable private equity firms here are CDH Investments, RRJ Capital, Baring Private Equity Asia, Affinity Equity Partners, A&F Capital Management, Leopard Capital LP, Mekong Capital, H&Q Asia Pacific, Welkin Group.
Where can you find a list of small to mid size US private equity firms?
Where can you find a list of small to mid size US private equity firms?
Where can one find private equity software?
You can find and purchase some private equity software from websites such as iLevel Solutions, Sungard, and Netage Solutions just to name a few. There is an article on Investopedia that can help with learning about private equities.
What is private equity and how does it work?
Private equity is the personal ownership of stocks. Equity is a form of ownership of a company and you can be involved in private equity simply by building a portfolio of stocks that you own.
What is NBGI Private Equity's population?
The population of NBGI Private Equity is 45.
When was NBGI Private Equity created?
NBGI Private Equity was created in 2000.
When was The Journal of Private Equity created?
The Journal of Private Equity was created in 1997.
When was Electra Private Equity created?
Electra Private Equity was created in 1976.
What is the population of AXA Private Equity?
The population of AXA Private Equity is 250.
When was AXA Private Equity created?
AXA Private Equity was created in 1996.
Where can you find lists of private equity firms?
a list of Connecticut private equity firms
How can I use my private equity to get a loan?
Private equity is money that is invested in companies that is not publicly traded on the stock exchange. It is strictly regulated and does not pertain to residential properties. Private equity is a loan from a private investor.
Where can you find work in the private equity field?
One can find work in many positions in the private equity field. Some entry level positions are private equity consultant, financial assessor, and private adviser.
When was John Nash - private equity - born?
John Nash - private equity - was born on 1949-03-22.
When was Private Equity Growth Capital Council created?
Private Equity Growth Capital Council was created in 2007.
