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The Four Horsemen Of Private Equity Apocalypse

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We’ve all heard the aphorism, “a private equity investment is like a marriage.” And, it’s even more true once you realize the dependence that private equiteers and managers have on one another. The ...

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The Principal-Agent Problem

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According to Wikiperida, the principal-agent problem is as follows: the principal-agent problem … addresses the difficulties that arise under conditions of incomplete and asymmetric information when a principal hires an agent. One of ...

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Is That Really Private Equity?

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Have you ever asked yourself what qualifies and what does not qualify as private equity? I certainly haven’t been ordained to make a claim either way, and it’s not as if it really ...

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Private Equity Ratchets: Pros And Cons

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My last post described how equity ratchets work in private equity. In this post I’d like to raise a few thoughts on the pros and cons of private equity ratchets (also known as ...

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Private Equity Ratchets: Heads I Win, Tails You Lose

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So, you’re about to invest in Acme Inc., but you’re concerned about future under performance and you’re looking for ways to protect your investment. In the VC world, you may rely on the ...

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