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Private Equity Firm

Thomas H. Lee Partners

AUM$18 billion
Founded1974
HQBoston, MA

Boston-based private equity firm with consumer and healthcare focus.

Track Record

Total Acquisitions2
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

COMMON

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

Debt Loading

COMMON

Adding significant debt to acquired company balance sheets, often to fund dividends to PE owners.

Real Estate Sale-Leaseback

COMMON

real estate sale-leaseback is a common PE tactic.

Inventory Reduction

COMMON

inventory reduction is a common PE tactic.

Staff Reductions

COMMON

staff reductions is a common PE tactic.

Portfolio Companies

Current and former holdings

Notable Outcomes