Description
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAcknowledgements ix
About the Author xi
Introduction 1
Part I What are Private Equity, Private Debt and Private Real Assets?
Chapter 1 Private Equity as an Economic Driver: An Historical Perspective 15
Chapter 2 Modern Private Equity – A French Invention? 39
Part II The Private Markets Ecosystem
Chapter 3 Private Markets: A Business System Perspective 85
Chapter 4 The Universe of Investment 145
Chapter 5 The Process of Investment: A Matter of Trust and Mutual Interest 245
Part III Private Markets in Teenage Time: Trend Setting, Fads and Responsibilities
Chapter 6 Private Markets Evolution: Trends or Buzzes? 267
Chapter 7 Private Equity and Ethics: A Culture Clash 287
Chapter 8 General Conclusion: Private Markets Today and Tomorrow 309
Template 1 (Fund): Architecture of the Private Placement Memorandum of a Private Equity Fund 329
Template 2 (Fund): Structure of a Limited Partnership Agreement 331
Template 3 (Fund): Due Diligence Checklist 335
Template 4 (Fund): Quarterly Report Template 339
Template 5 (Company): Non-Disclosure Agreement 343
Template 6 (Company): Business Plan 347
Template 7 (Company): Term Sheet 353
Business Case: Kroton Educacional SA – A Private Equity Operation Can Hide Another One 363
Exhibits 379
Glossary 389
Bibliography 425
Index 439
