Blackstone

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

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

Selling off valuable assets like real estate while leasing them back at high rates.

Raising prices to improve margins and fund debt payments.

service quality reduction is a common PE tactic.

vendor consolidation is a common PE tactic.

Layoffs and hiring freezes to reduce labor costs.

maintenance deferral is a common PE tactic.