Journalist Megan Greenwell’s new book Bad Company explores the ways private equity has transformed American business.

Law firms have long prided themselves on independence and tradition, but the reality is shifting. Smart money is eyeing firms as scalable, under-optimized businesses ripe for investment.

When it comes to investing, there is a stark contrast between ordinary investors and those with the deepest pockets (ultra-high-net-worth individuals, institutions, sovereign wealth funds, etc ...

Still, sales of private equity holdings are relatively infrequent at Harvard. HMC most recently sold nearly $1 billion in stakes to Ardian in 2021, and over $2 billion to Lexington Partners in 2017.

Private equity backed firms will struggle to find additional cash in the wake of the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs, according to Moody’s Ratings. About 14% of the companies rated ...

Private equity lets investors buy into non-public firms aiming for profit through strategic improvements. Investors need accreditation due to legal restrictions and high entry costs targeted at ...

Private equity—a broad category that includes buyout funds, venture capital, and growth equity investments that don’t trade on an exchange and aren’t SEC-registered—is a popular hunting ...

Private equity's slump continues as the business of buying and selling companies remains sluggish. Buyout funds recently underperformed the stock market for the first time in decades. Here's what ...

Private equity firms have recently come under fire for their role in healthcare, including their management of hospitals, nursing homes and long-term care facilities. However, the Private Equity ...

You can reach Rose on Signal at rosebroderick.11. Private equity firms are acquiring facilities that care for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities at an alarming rate ...

New analysis identifies private equity investment trends in the industry and how a changing environment could spur an increased pace. Following a steady, but modest, year of private equity ...

Most of us, however, don’t know why Toys R Us closed its doors. The answer? Private equity. Their crusade to bankrupt facilities has only gained in strength, however this time, it’s not merely ...