Comparing Private Equity and Independently Held Businesses
We’ explore how financial metrics differ for PE-backed and independently held assets. Plus we delve into the role of M&A and how it impacts growth and margin. Finally, we’ll go deep into the characteristics of businesses that are acquired and list the top 30 primary deal investors in Europe.
Agenda
Company Characteristics
Do PE-backed businesses grow faster? Do they have higher margins?
How does buy-and-build impact growth and margins?
Sector Trends: PE vs. Independently Held
Which sectors do PE firms overweight?
How does growth and margin differ by sector?
Acquiring an Independently Held Business
What are the characteristics of businesses acquired?
What happens to these businesses post-acquisition?
Leading Investors that Acquire Independently Held Businesses (Primary Deals)
What % of overall deals are primary?
Who are the leading primary deal investors?
