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What is Private Equity?

Private equity ("PE") generally refers to an asset class where equity positions are acquired in private companies. In certain instances, publicly traded companies may be acquired and privatised arising from a PE transaction.

PE investments generally require a large capital outlay in the initial years and have long holding periods. This page broadly introduces this asset class, the industry trends and a general discussion on risks associated with private equity.

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