This dissertation discusses two overarching research topics. Firstly, a detailed analysis of the importance of different value creation drivers in private equity transactions and its determinants is presented. Secondly, transactions-specific risks are investigated. Portfolio company and private equity sponsor characteristics, as well as market effects, have a strong influence on the relative importance of various value creation drivers. The empirical analysis also shows that up to a debt-to-total-capital ratio of about 90 percent, more highly leveraged capital structures increase equity returns. It is also seen that, generally speaking, private equity sponsors accept higher risks during times of economic boom periods. On the other hand, however, more reputed private equity sponsors have a distinctively lower risk appetite.
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This dissertation discusses two overarching research topics. Firstly, a detailed analysis of the importance of different value creation drivers in private equity transactions and its determinants is presented. Secondly, transactions-specific risks are investigated. Portfolio company and private equity sponsor characteristics, as well as market effects, have a strong influence on the relative importance of various value creation drivers. The empirical analysis also shows that up to a debt-to-tota...
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