This collection of working papers is published by the World Economic Forum and is the result of collaboration with faculties at various academic institutions. The research finds that the total value of firms (both equity and debt) acquired in leveraged buy-outs is estimated to be $3.6tn from 1970 to 2007, of which $2.7tn worth of transactions occurred between 2001 and 2007. Many private equity firms have expanded dramatically in size and global reach and the sector has attracted attention from many other players, such as politicians, regulators and organised labour.
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