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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.

Operational Consolidation

COMMON

operational consolidation is a common PE tactic.

Asset Stripping

COMMON

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

Portfolio Companies

Current and former holdings

Notable Outcomes