This dissertation analyzes value creation and its determinants in private equity. The key findings are: Overall value creation in leveraged buyouts has drastically declined over the last 30 years. Exit transaction pricing more strongly influences returns and multiple expansion as one distinct driver of value creation that does entry pricing. Private equity minority investments systematically deliver less value than majority investments, although risk-adjusted returns are higher in minority investments. The thesis contributes to understanding the ongoing maturity of the Private Equity industry.
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This dissertation analyzes value creation and its determinants in private equity. The key findings are: Overall value creation in leveraged buyouts has drastically declined over the last 30 years. Exit transaction pricing more strongly influences returns and multiple expansion as one distinct driver of value creation that does entry pricing. Private equity minority investments systematically deliver less value than majority investments, although risk-adjusted returns are higher in minority inves...
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