Time to engage-or fade away. What all owners should learn from the shakeout in private equity
Date: 02/2010
Author(s): Meerkatt, H.; Liechtenstein, Heinrich von
Document type: Study and Monograph
Collaborator(s): Schmundt, Wilhelm; Brigl, Michael; Brummer, Markus; Kloppsteck, Lars; Kümmerle, Dirk
Languages: English
In this study, we address the question of how private-equity firms - and, by extension, all owners - can add to the competitive position of their companies. To find the answer, we drew on our database of 3,000 capital commitments to private equity and conducted 20 in-depth interviews with limited partners who invest in private equity. In addition, we analyzed more than 100 academic articles examining the link between ownership type (public, family, and private equity) and governance practices and performance, and discussed the issue with experts at relevant research institutions.
Bibliographic citation: Meerkatt, H.; Liechtenstein, Heinrich von. "Time to engage-or fade away. What all owners should learn from the shakeout in private equity", Ed. IESE; The Boston Consulting Group, Inc., 02/2010