Venture capital and private equity: a review and synthesis

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An analysis was conducted to determine how current developments in corporate finance management affect venture capital and private equity. To understand the relationships among venture capital, private equity and corporate finance, market and firm level analyses were undertaken. Results revealed that the changes in corporate finance management, which affected venture capital and private equity, could be attributed to issues such as firm rivalry, the power of supplier and customers, deal generation, deal approval and investment realization.

Venture Capital Companies, Miscellaneous Intermediation, Investors, not elsewhere classified, Financial Management, Finance, Venture capital, Financial markets, Corporations, Corporate finance

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Finance and control in privatisation by management buy-out

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The merits and drawbacks of the management buyout (MBO) as a mechanism in the privatization of public organizations in the UK are examined. Recent trends in buyouts are summarized, and finance and control issues are reviewed. The rationale for MBOs, their financing and post-privatization regulation are explored. The general principles are illustrated through three case studies that involve RFS Industries, Unipart and British Coal.

Privatization, Privatization (Business)

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Management buy-outs in the short and long term

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A study was conducted on the short- and long-term effects of management buy-outs. Data from the UK market for the period 1982-1992 were examined. Results showed that buy-outs result in significant short-term performance improvements. Transaction size, institutional control variables and the number of buy-out team members were found to be the main factors influencing the longetivity of buy-outs.

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