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The Market for CEOs: Evidence from Private Equity

Harvard Corporate Governance

A wide range of research examines the market for CEOs and executive mobility in public companies while largely ignoring the market for CEOs in private equity funded companies. companies (enterprise value greater than $1 billion) purchased by private equity firms between 2010 and 2016.

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How to Start a Private Equity Firm – and Why You Probably Shouldn’t

Brian DeChesare

If you search for “how to start a private equity firm” online, you’ll find results that range from useless to tangentially useful to occasional nuggets of real wisdom. Starting a private equity firm is a bad decision for ~95% of people who work in the finance industry. How Does It Work?

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Sedgwick Lands PE Investment At $13.2B Enterprise Value

Law 360 M&A

Sedgwick, an insurance claims management provider, announced Thursday that it has landed an investment from private equity firm Altas Partners at a $13.2 billion enterprise value, in a deal crafted by Latham & Watkins LLP and Kirkland & Ellis LLP.

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EV/EBITDA Explained: A Key Valuation Multiple for Investors

Valutico

This ratio offers insight into a companys profitability and relative value by comparing its total worth (Enterprise Value, encompassing debt and equity) to its operational earnings (EBITDA). The multiple is calculated as Enterprise Value (EV) divided by EBITDA. What is Enterprise Value?

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Understanding the Lower Middle Market M&A Landscape: What CEPAs Need to Know

Scott Mashuda

The lower middle market typically encompasses businesses with $2-10 million in EBITDA or enterprise values between $10-100 million. To properly serve clients in this segment, CEPAs must understand both the value drivers that appeal to these sophisticated buyers and the common issues that can derail transactions before they begin.

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Industrials Private Equity: The Best Place for Old-School Deals at Reasonable Multiples?

Brian DeChesare

If you ever tire of the hype around tech, industrials private equity might be an ideal hiding spot. Morgan’s acquisition of Carnegie Steel in 1901 – was an industrials private equity deal. Table Of Contents Industrials Private Equity Defined What Has Drawn Private Equity Firms to Industrials Companies?

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4 Firms Guide $3.1B Take-Private Deal For Aviation Co. ATSG

Law 360 M&A

Private equity firm Stonepeak, advised by Simpson Thacher and Hogan Lovells, is buying Air Transport Services Group Inc., guided by Davis Polk and Vorys, at an enterprise value of roughly $3.1 billion, the aviation company said Monday.