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Private Equity Firm
Standard General
AUM$5 billion
Founded2007
HQNew York, NY
Investment firm focused on media and telecommunications.
Track Record
Total Acquisitions1
Bankruptcy Rate100%
Avg Hold Period0.0yrs
High-Risk Track Record
100% 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.
Asset Stripping
COMMONSelling off valuable assets like real estate while leasing them back at high rates.
Real Estate Sale-Leaseback
COMMONreal estate sale-leaseback is a common PE tactic.
Debt Loading
COMMONAdding significant debt to acquired company balance sheets, often to fund dividends to PE owners.
Underinvestment In Operations
COMMONunderinvestment in operations is a common PE tactic.
Portfolio Companies
Current and former holdings