Global private investment firm focused on distressed assets and operational turnarounds.
36% of companies owned by this firm have filed for bankruptcy. This is significantly above the industry average.
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.
Selling off valuable assets like real estate while leasing them back at high rates.
reduced capital expenditure is a common PE tactic.
Layoffs and hiring freezes to reduce labor costs.
Current and former holdings