why private equity vs. other financing
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Why PE vs. Other Financing?
Large Banks Focus on “Mega” Deals
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• Mid market companies ($50M - $500M) – Left underserved
– In need of capital & advisory services
• PE culture is performance-oriented– Drives operational improvements
• Upside for investors – higher
valuations
What PE Firms Offer
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• PE firms have:– Network of advisors– Financial acumen– Management
expertise– Performance culture
• Determination to do everything possible to increase value
• PE firms buy companies as “portfolio” investments– Analyze– Fix what’s wrong– Grow the business– Increase company
value
PE-Owned Management
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• Can make tough decisions for longer-term growth
• Free of constant scrutiny– Investment analysts– Quarterly reports– Media
• Not restricted by government regulations, such as Sarbanes-Oxley
Benefits of PE Financing
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• PE manager align interests with those of portfolio company– Portion of exec pay tied to performance
– Senior managers may be invested in deal
• Viable businesses with growing markets get attention needed to thrive
• PE firms provide extensive network of contacts that can open doors
More Benefits of PE
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• PE-owned companies are often:– Better managed– More profitable
• PE-owned companies outperform comparable publicly-traded companies – Sales growth, cash flow, profitability &
productivity
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