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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
COMMONAggressive reduction in labor costs, supplier payments, and operational expenses.
Debt Loading
COMMONAdding significant debt to acquired company balance sheets, often to fund dividends to PE owners.
Asset Stripping
COMMONSelling off valuable assets like real estate while leasing them back at high rates.
Portfolio Companies
Current and former holdings