The Carlyle Group

Aggressive reduction in labor costs, supplier payments, and operational expenses.

operational restructuring is a common PE tactic.

Raising prices to improve margins and fund debt payments.

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

reduced customer service investment is a common PE tactic.

Extending payment terms and renegotiating contracts to extract cash from suppliers.

product quality reduction is a common PE tactic.