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Private Equity Firm
Leonard Green & Partners
AUM$50 billion
Founded1989
HQLos Angeles, CA
Los Angeles-based private equity firm focused on retail and consumer investments.
Track Record
Total Acquisitions20
Bankruptcy Rate20%
Avg Hold Period9.0yrs
High-Risk Track Record
20% of companies owned by this firm have filed for bankruptcy. This is significantly above the industry average.
Known Tactics
Price Increases
COMMONRaising prices to improve margins and fund debt payments.
Staffing Reductions
COMMONstaffing reductions is a common PE tactic.
Product Quality Reduction
COMMONproduct quality reduction is a common PE tactic.
Supplier Cost Squeezing
COMMONsupplier cost squeezing is a common PE tactic.
Reduced Customer Service Investment
COMMONreduced customer service investment is a common PE tactic.
Portfolio Companies
Current and former holdings