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Thoughts On Private Equity Funds
Investors from around the globe are pouring capital into private equity at an unprecedented rate, making private equity the current choice among “alternative” investments. The bulk of this capital is flowing into the hands of a few so-called mega funds that have succeeded in pooling resources and capital, creating a string of some of the largest deals on record. The trend of consortium buyouts may intensify as hedge funds extend lock-ups and apply side pocket provisions to move into private equity, creating new deal-making competition. Today, no public company is completely out of the reach of an LBO.