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Private Equity Firm

Cerberus Capital Management

AUM$65 billion
Founded1992
HQNew York, NY

Global private investment firm focused on distressed assets and operational turnarounds.

Track Record

Total Acquisitions11
Bankruptcy Rate36%
Avg Hold Period0.0yrs
High-Risk Track Record

36% 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.

Reduced Staffing Levels

COMMON

reduced staffing levels is a common PE tactic.

Benefit Reductions

COMMON

benefit reductions is a common PE tactic.

Maintenance Deferral

COMMON

maintenance deferral is a common PE tactic.

Portfolio Companies

Current and former holdings

Notable Outcomes