Insights
Weekly insights about private equity industry trends and portfolio operations.
Private Equity Case Study: BJ's Wholesale
How BJ's Wholesale doubled EBITDA under the guidance of Leonard Green & Partners and CVC Capital.
100 Largest Private Equity Buyouts of All-Time
A running list of the largest deals of all-time and how they ended up.
CEO Turnover is Highest in PE-backed Technology Buyouts
33% of PE-backed technology buyouts in 2023 have replaced their CEOs in less than a year.
Japan's Share of Global Buyout Activity Reaches All-Time High
Japan now accounts for 12% of global buyouts.
Private Equity Firms are Getting Out of Consumer Businesses
In 2023, consumer businesses accounted for 15% of PE-backed exits in North America.
What Carlyle Group Looks for in Operating Executives
An inside look at the skills and career paths of Carlyle's top operating executives.
Cybersecurity Best Practices for PE-owned Companies
Investing in cybersecurity to reduce risk during the PE holding period.
Cybersecurity Playbook in Private Equity Report
How to reduce cyber risk during due diligence and throughout the portco holding period.
Private Equity Case Study: Dollar General
How Dollar General increased EBITDA by +153% in three years during a KKR turnaround.
Bleak Outlook for PE-backed Technology Exits
Tech executives should focus on creating intrinsic value and extending the runway.
Private Equity Exits Report 2024
Private equity exits fell -27% in 2023.
Take-Privates Will Lead to More Recruiting from Public Companies
Take-private deals reached an all-time high in 2023.