Private Equity as an Asset Class
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Private Equity as an Asset Class

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Private Equity as an Asset Class

About this book

Unfairly reviled, and much misunderstood, private equity differs from all other asset classes in various important respects, not least the way in which its fund mechanisms operate, and the way in which its returns are recorded and analysed. Sadly, high level asset allocation decisions are frequently made on the basis of prejudice and misinformation, rather than a proper appreciation of the facts.

Guy Fraser-Sampson draws upon more than twenty years of experience of the private equity industry to provide a practical guide to mastering the intricacies of this highly specialist asset class. Aimed equally at investors, professionals and business school students, it starts with such fundamental questions as 'what is private equity?' and progresses to detailed consideration of different types of private equity activity such as venture capital and buyout.

Rapid and significant changes in the environment during the recent financial crisis have prompted the need for a new edition. Separate chapters have been added on growth and development capital, as well as secondary investing. Newly emergent issues are considered, such as lengthening holding periods and the possible threat of declining returns. Particular problems, such as the need to distinguish between private equity and hedge funds, are addressed. The glossary has also been expanded. In short, readers will find that this new edition takes their understanding of the asset class to new heights.

Key points include:

  • A glossary of private equity terms
  • Venture capital
  • Buyout
  • Growth capital
  • Development capital
  • Secondary investing
  • Understanding private equity returns
  • Analysing funds and returns
  • How to plan a fund investment programme
  • Detailed discussion of industry performance figures

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Information

Publisher
Wiley
Year
2011
Print ISBN
9780470661383
eBook ISBN
9780470970539
Edition
2
Topic
Business
Subtopic
Private Equity
Index
Business

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title page
  3. Title page
  4. Copyright page
  5. About the Author
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. Introduction
  8. Chapter 1: What is Private Equity?
  9. Chapter 2: What are Private Equity Funds, and How do They Work?
  10. Chapter 3: Private Equity Returns – The Basics
  11. Chapter 4: Private Equity Returns – Multiples and Muddles
  12. Chapter 5: Buyout
  13. Chapter 6: How to Analyse Buyouts
  14. Chapter 7: Buyout Returns
  15. Chapter 8: Venture Capital
  16. Chapter 9: How to Analyse Venture
  17. Chapter 10: Venture Returns
  18. Chapter 11: Growth and Development Capital
  19. Chapter 12: Secondary Private Equity Fund Investing
  20. Chapter 13: Due Diligence
  21. Chapter 14: Planning Your Investment Programme
  22. Chapter 15: Trends and Issues
  23. Glossary of Private Equity Terms
  24. Index