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Perspective

Dec. 3, 2014

Private equity: not a black sheep buyer

Why would a business entrepreneur ever consider a sale to a money-chasing private equity fund rather than another strategic business? By Eva Davis


By Eva Davis


Private equity firms have received plenty of criticism. Why would a business entrepreneur ever consider a sale to a money-chasing private equity fund rather than another strategic business? There are circumstances under which a private equity fund can be the best buyer of a business.


Circumstances where private equity can be the best buyer include:

One: There is at least one owner of the business who desires to continu...

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