Private Equity
/ˈpraɪ.vət ˈekwɪ.ti/
Definitions
- (n.) Capital invested in private companies or used for buyouts of public companies, typically involving active management and restructuring.
The firm specializes in private equity investments to improve portfolio companies before resale.
Forms
- private equity
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Commentary
The term commonly refers to investment funds and firms focusing on non-public companies, with significant emphasis on active involvement in management and governance.
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