Private equity What’s the big deal with private equity (PE)? PE firms use debt to buy weak companies, turn them around & sell them. They load the debt on to the acquired company & sell off its assets to create massive returns for investors quickly, while charging huge fees. PE is changing finance & the…
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Intangibles Can’t see or touch intangibles, but they’re now more valuable than buildings, machinery, vehicles & computers. Examples: brands, intellectual property, design expertise, trademarks. Intangible asset Mickey Mouse’s copyright extended from 1984 to beyond 2023! To win in an intangible world, invest in education, information & communication technology, urban planning, science and R&D Guessed the…