Private equity

Kevin Amess and John Gilligan

Chapter 124 in Elgar Encyclopedia of Mergers and Acquisitions, 2026, pp 334-336 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter analyses private equity (PE) as risk capital invested in businesses, real estate, and infrastructure. Key themes include leveraged buyouts, fund structures, management and investment strategies, and cash flow distribution through waterfall payment structures. It details the income models of General Partners and Limited Partners and examines challenges of capital raising, risk, and incentives for value creation in the context of PE investments.

Keywords: Private equity; PE; Leveraged buyout; LBO; Co-investment; Limited liability partnership (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781800880856
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