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Private Equity Firm

Advent International

AUM$90 billion
Founded1984
HQBoston, MA

Global private equity firm with sector expertise across multiple industries.

Track Record

Total Acquisitions5
Bankruptcy Rate40%
Avg Hold Period0.0yrs
High-Risk Track Record

40% of companies owned by this firm have filed for bankruptcy. This is significantly above the industry average.

Known Tactics

Cost Cutting

COMMON

Aggressive reduction in labor costs, supplier payments, and operational expenses.

Debt Loading

COMMON

Adding significant debt to acquired company balance sheets, often to fund dividends to PE owners.

Real Estate Sale-Leaseback

COMMON

real estate sale-leaseback is a common PE tactic.

Brand Portfolio Consolidation

COMMON

brand portfolio consolidation is a common PE tactic.

Supplier Payment Term Extension

COMMON

supplier payment term extension is a common PE tactic.

Store Footprint Reduction

COMMON

store footprint reduction is a common PE tactic.

Portfolio Companies

Current and former holdings

Notable Outcomes