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Private equity’s "animal spirits" are back in 2011, with increased optimism for a revival of deal volume, fund-raising and exits. But with markets fragile and asset values high, PE firms can no longer count on a strengthening economy to propel returns. Instead, the actions of the PE firms themselves will shape their gains—and determine the winners.
Nearly every major PE firm has been active in the consumer goods sector, and with good reason: reliable cash flows, familiar brands and constant opportunities to make the everyday things we buy a little more profitable.
This decade could be even better than the last for private equity in India if regulatory and other barriers fall.
The region is now firmly fixed on the maps of global PE investors.
Leverage, multiples and GDP growth are no longer enough to propel returns.
PE firms that actively intervene in their portfolio companies deliver better returns.
Favorable PE conditions are rooted in a healthy wariness born in the excesses of the recent past.
It's time to supplement financial engineering skills with industry expertise.
Organizing around industry sectors can deliver powerful benefits.
Five basic disciplines that give private equity firms an edge, but that any company can learn.
Learn how our Private Equity experts can help your firm
Improving debt markets should help put wind in the sails of more PE deals.
How Net Promoter companies thrive in a customer-driven world.
Five steps to breakthrough performance in your organization.
A return to growth in turbulent times
How the best managers get outstanding results
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