Private Equity Bidding Wars: When Capital-rich Funds Compete, Intangibles Win the Deal

April 26 - Knowledge@Wharton - With so much money pouring into private equity funds, competitors for deals are able to match one another easily when it comes to price. Clearly, valuation remains the most important part of any transaction, but in today's capital-soaked private equity environment, bidders must also come up with other, less tangible ways to set themselves apart. According to private equity experts, timing, sound strategy, operational expertise and a track record of successful deals are the new currency in a market where money is no object. Read More.