Private equity comprises funds that are not listed on a stock exchange. It holds investors and funds to invest directly in private companies. They also engage in the purchase of underperforming businesses of public companies. Such companies after purchase are delisted from the stock exchanges.
Invests in new technologies
Private Equity (PE) funds mobilize the capital from retail and institutional investors. They utilize the funds to acquire businesses of public companies that underperform. These funds can also be used to invest in new technologies, strengthen the balance sheet, and improve working capital. It is a substitute for private financing. Several startups and underperforming companies can fetch funds for their operation from PE funds. Funds from PE firms are cheaper compared to high-interest loans obtained from the banks. Institutional and retail investors can seek the help of Joseph Stone Capital to choose the best PE fund to enhance or multiply their capital.
Enhanced returns in the short term
PE funds get higher returns in the order of 25% in the first three years and nominal returns of 12% in the next three years. Their investment cycle varies from three to six years. On the other hand, public companies get listed on the stock exchange and earn 12% returns annually depending on the management capability in running the business. They need to depend on bank loans or other higher-interest loans for their working capital and corporate purposes.
Private Equity Funds scout for acquisitions to enhance their returns. They buy a company, which is weak or underperforming, outright. They involve skilled management and pump in capital to make it turn around and improve profits. Their main aim is to increase their returns in the short to medium term, say from 3 to 6 years. They divest profit making companies usually after 6 years and divert their funds to other underperforming companies or startups.
PE funds put pressure on the management of the acquired companies to improve their performance. They make necessary changes or hire professional consultants to change the business structure and make it profitable. It creates fear in the minds of CEOs and higher officials in the management of such acquired companies.
PE funds also acquire minor or controlling stakes in top-performing companies and earn higher returns in the short term. Therefore, retail and institutional investors investing in Private Equity Funds have higher interest rates compared to bank deposits, bonds, or other forms of investments. Joseph Stone Capital provides the necessary guidance and advice to invest in best-performing PE funds and increase the capital. They have a proven and skilled staff.
The value of the private equity buyouts worldwide has surged to $502 billion in 2006 from just $28 billion in 2000. Despite the challenging conditions of government scrutiny and rising interest rates, the value of PE funds across the world increased to $501 billion in H1 2007. The reputation of PE funds has improved significantly because of their ability to increase returns.
The portfolio managers at PE funds receive excellent incentives for enhancing the fund’s performance. They aggressively use the debt to benefit from tax savings and financing. The success of private equity funds lies in the acquisition and sales of the businesses and realizing handsome profits.
