Thursday, August 23, 2007

Private Equity Firms Are Vital Components in Today’s Global Economy

August 22 - New Age Media Concepts - Gone are the days of true corporate raider, where companies were torn apart and sold off to the highest bidder. The misconception in today’s market place by investors, not institutional investors mind you but individual investors, is that when a Private Equity Firm takes over a public company that the corporate raider mentality comes into play. This is far from the truth actually.

Private Equity firms, as it relates to public companies, add true value through restructuring. Keep in mind that when a public company does anything dramatic that could temporarily reduce a company’s earnings or asset base, the street is unforgiving. Its this fear that actually puts a blockade in place and prevents most public companies from doing what a private equity firm is already geared up to do, and that is reduce the fat, build a strong sound foundation and add true growth to the company. Read More.

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