CPD: A deep dive into listed private equity investments

Private equity (PE) is ownership or interest in a corporate entity that’s generally not publicly listed or traded. However, PE is increasingly backing listed companies with opportunities for transformative growth and, in some cases, taking them from public to private.

PE managers typically raise capital from high-net-worth individuals or institutions into PE funds, then use that capital to purchase stakes in private companies or acquire control of public companies with plans to execute long-term value creation strategies.

Private equity investment vehicles can be listed or unlisted. Listed Private Equity (LPE) comprises entities listed on global stock exchanges whose main activity is investing in private companies, private equity funds or the investment managers of private equity funds.

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