How long does a Private Equity Group wait before selling your Company again?

Most people think of a private equity holding period as between 3 and 5 years, which could cause a significant and legitimate concern among business owners. However, there is no hard rule to apply to this asset class and to make a determination whether or not to consider a PEG as a prospective buyer based upon the median hold period, would be to make a one-dimensional decision. The reality is that while the current median hold period is almost 6 years (and increasing), there are hundreds of groups at either end of the scale that can be a …. Click through for the full article >>>

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