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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
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.
Inventory Reduction
COMMONinventory reduction is a common PE tactic.
Staff Reductions
COMMONstaff reductions is a common PE tactic.
Portfolio Companies
Current and former holdings