Private Equity: History, Governance, and Operations
Harry Cendrowski, James P. Martin, Louis W. Petro, Adam A. WadeckiBooks.org participates in affiliate programs including Bookshop.org and the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page, at no additional cost to you.
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Praise For Private Equity Second Edition
"With Private Equity, Second Edition, Messrs. Cendrowski, Petro, Martin, and Wadecki go 'beyond the transaction' to provide a surprisingly holistic view of private equity, describing this often misunderstood industry in the context of its history and purpose. They also address the difficult area of investment due diligence and dig extensively into the process of business improvement that is at the heart of the value proposition of many PE firms. For readers, the organization of this treatise allows for a front-to-back read but also boasts sufficiently modular chapters to make it a fine ongoing reference on individual topics. A well researched and well explained book on an important set of topics."
—Chris Rizik, Chief Executive Officer and Fund Manager, Renaissance Venture Capital Fund
"The Second Edition of Private Equity: History, Governance, and Operations is a well researched, clearly written text that provides readers with in-depth analyses of the industry's best practices. The first edition's strengths are further reinforced through new chapters and an updated history that greatly details private equity's modern-day zenith as well as its rise following the Great Recession."
—W. Y. Campbell, Founding General Partner, Huron Capital Partners Chairman and Partner, Superior Capital Partners Chairman and Managing Partner, Peninsula Capital Partners
"You know it's an excellent book when a second edition is being published. The new chapter addressing intellectual property in Private Equity is a great addition, as it is a critical topic. While this book is obviously an excellent guide for any investor new to the private equity asset class, it also serves as an excellent reference guide for the savviest of investors. I have referred to it many times since the book was first published."
—Maribeth S. Rahe, President and Chief Executive Officer, Fort Washington Investment Advisors
"Private Equity, Second Edition is a thorough and thoughtful analysis. It addresses financial and business issues as well as important legal and regulatory issues that may arise for and should be considered by investors. It will serve as an important reference for businessmen and counsel who work in this important financial sector."
—Jonathan Feld, Partner, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
"A sharp update to a modern text, the authors do a phenomenal job dissecting the role of economic turmoil and its impact on the private equity and venture capital landscape of yesterday, today, and tomorrow."
—Jeff Mirmelstein, Sales Finance Lead, Americas Media Products, Google
Synopsis
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 useLearn more about PE history, governance, and operations with the authoritative guidance found in Private Equity: History, Governance, and Operations, Second Edition.