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Format: 1 online resource (379 p.)

Edition: 2nd ed.

ISBN: 1-118-23885-0 , 1-119-20339-2 , 1-280-59004-1 , 9786613619877 , 1-118-22542-2

Series Statement: Wiley finance series

Content: "An authoritative guide to understanding the world of private equity (PE) investing, governance structures, and operational assessments of PE portfolio companiesAn essential text for any business/finance professional's library, Private Equity: History, Governance, and Operations, Second Edition begins by presenting historical information regarding the asset class. This information includes historical fundraising and investment levels, returns, correlation of returns to public market indices, and harvest trends. The text subsequently analyzes PE fund and portfolio company governance structures. It also presents ways to improve existing governance structures of these entities. A specific focus on portfolio company operations, including due diligence assessments, concludes the text. Seamlessly blends historical information with practical guidance based on risk management and fundamental accounting techniques Assists the book's professional audience in maximizing returns of their PE investments Highly conducive to advanced, graduate-level classroom use Purchase of the text includes access to a website of teaching materials for instructional use Learn more about PE history, governance, and operations with the authoritative guidance found in Private Equity: History, Governance, and Operations, Second Edition"--

Note: Description based upon print version of record. , Private Equity: History, Governance, and Operations; Contents; Preface; MODULE I: The Private Equity Model and Historical Information; CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Private Equity; Introduction; What Is Private Equity?; General Terms and Brief Overview; The Limited Partner Agreement and General Partner Incentives; Private Equity Firm Structure and Selected Regulations; Types of Private Equity Investment; The Private Equity Fundraising Process; Recent Fundraising Trends; General Partner Investment Restrictions; Conclusion; Notes; CHAPTER 2: Overview of Historical Trends; Introduction , A Brief History of Private Equity Private Equity at the Turn of the Century; Venture Capital Investment and Returns by Fund Stage; Venture Capital and Buyout Returns by Fund Size; Secondary Funds; Conclusion; Notes; CHAPTER 3: Trends in Private Equity; Introduction; A Changing Tide; Overall Industry and Fundraising Trends; Selected Regulatory Changes and Proposals; Rise of Strategic Buyers; Conclusion; Notes; CHAPTER 4: Harvesting Private Equity Investments Through Initial Public Offering; Initial Public Offerings; Basics; Initial Steps in the ''Going Public'' Process , Role of the Securities and Exchange Commission and State Policing Bodies Post-IPO Underwriter Responsibilities; Registration Documents; Historical Trends; Summary; Notes; CHAPTER 5: Legal Considerations in Initial Public Offerings; Introduction; Initial Public Offering; Introduction; Potential Advantages; Potential Disadvantages; Advance Planning Opportunities; Selection of Advisors; Securities Counsel; Accountants; Underwriters; Corporate Housekeeping Matters; Anti-takeover Provisions; Management; The Initial Public Offering Process; Principal Parties; Principal Documents , Selling Security Holder Documents The Registration Process; Possible Liabilities Faced by a Company and Its Directors and Officers; Liabilities under Federal Securities Laws; The Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Dodd-Frank Act; Public Company Filing Obligations; Initial Public Offering Alternative: Reverse Mergers; Advantages; Disadvantages; Conclusion; CHAPTER 6: Harvesting Investments Through Mergers and Acquisitions; Introduction; M&A Basics; Types of Takeovers; Reverse Takeovers; The Takeover Process and Financial Advisor Selection; Analyzing Potential Buyers; The Sale Process; The Bidding Process , Reaching an Agreement Historical M&A Trends; Conclusion; CHAPTER 7: Legal Considerations in Sale Transactions; Introduction; Sale Transactions; Prior to the Sale Transaction; Use of an Investment Banker; Marketing Process; Due Diligence; Negotiations Phase; Key Deal Issues; Valuation and Pricing Issues; Special Issues in Sales of Private Equity Fund-Owned Businesses; Sale and Acquisition Structure; Merger; Asset Purchase; Stock Purchase; Employee Incentive Issues; Cash Retention Bonus; Stock Bonuses; Recapitalizations; The Sale Transaction Process; Letter of Intent; Disclosure of Acquisitions , Time and Responsibility Schedule , English

Additional Edition: ISBN 1-118-13850-3

Language: English