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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
COMMONAggressive reduction in labor costs, supplier payments, and operational expenses.
Debt Loading
COMMONAdding significant debt to acquired company balance sheets, often to fund dividends to PE owners.
Real Estate Sale-Leaseback
COMMONreal estate sale-leaseback is a common PE tactic.
Operational Consolidation
COMMONoperational consolidation is a common PE tactic.
Asset Stripping
COMMONSelling off valuable assets like real estate while leasing them back at high rates.
Portfolio Companies
Current and former holdings