Private Equity Firms Extend Asset Holding Periods, Upending Traditional Models
What happened
Hellman & Friedman released expert commentary on private equity industry trends, involving Jefferies Financial Group and JMI Equity. The commentary noted that buyout firms are increasingly holding assets for longer periods, causing the median life of a private equity fund to rise to 15 years. This trend is upending the traditional 10-year fund model.
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Why it matters
The shift toward indefinite asset holding periods fundamentally changes the economics of private equity funds. The case of KRONOS, which Hellman & Friedman acquired in 2007, illustrates this, as the company remains owned with no imminent plans for a sale or initial public offering.
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Who's involved
- Hellman & FriedmanProvided expert commentary on private equity industry trends.
- Jefferies Financial GroupMentioned in expert commentary regarding private equity industry trends.
- KRONOSThe company acquired in 2007 that illustrates the trend of indefinite holding.
- JMI EquityMentioned in expert commentary regarding private equity industry trends.
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The entities involved
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Hellman & Friedman
American private equity firm
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Jefferies Financial Group
American financial services company
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KRONOS
Czech company
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JMI Equity
American growth equity firm
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