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    In simple terms, what exactly do private equity companies do, compared to say investment capital companies?

    Question #107211. Asked by satguru. (Jul 19 09 6:56 PM)


    schuhmacher

    		Private equity firms basically find firms to buy with a long or medium term view of making them profitable once again. The art of private equity is the ability to pinpoint firms that have great potential, but that have not yet realised that potential. The idea is to find the quickest route to profitability, before selling the company for a substantial profit.
    Private equity firms raise their capital from private sources, as opposed to public ones. These sources might be wealthy individuals or pension funds etc. The whole process is focussed on the idea that profits should be made quickly and overall rewards are enjoyed as quickly as possible.

    http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Do-Private-Equity-Firms-Do-in-the-Modern-Economy?&id=3517301



    Nov 25 10, 9:44 PM

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