Private equity firm.
Aggressive reduction in labor costs, supplier payments, and operational expenses.
Adding significant debt to acquired company balance sheets, often to fund dividends to PE owners.
real estate sale-leaseback is a common PE tactic.
supplier payment term extensions is a common PE tactic.
Selling off valuable assets like real estate while leasing them back at high rates.
Raising prices to improve margins and fund debt payments.
Current and former holdings