Glossary
Buyout
A sector of the private equity industry, where the investment strategy is to purchase a controlling interest in a company.
A sector of the private equity industry, where the investment strategy is to purchase a controlling interest in a company.
Leverage
The use of debt to acquire assets
The use of debt to acquire assets
Cash & cash equivalents
Cash, bank and short-term investments.
Cash, bank and short-term investments.
ROI (return on investment)
The proceeds from an investment, during a specific time period, calculated as a percentage of the original investment.
The proceeds from an investment, during a specific time period, calculated as a percentage of the original investment.