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Private Equity Firm
Sycamore Partners
AUM$10 billion
Founded2011
HQNew York, NY
Private equity firm specializing in retail and consumer investments.
Track Record
Total Acquisitions3
Bankruptcy Rate33%
Avg Hold Period0.3yrs
High-Risk Track Record
33% 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.
Supplier Payment Delays
COMMONsupplier payment delays is a common PE tactic.
Inventory Reduction
COMMONinventory reduction is a common PE tactic.
Staff Reductions
COMMONstaff reductions is a common PE tactic.
Maintenance Deferral
COMMONmaintenance deferral is a common PE tactic.
Portfolio Companies
Current and former holdings