Die vorliegende Dissertation besteht aus vier empirischen Abhandlungen zur Wertschöpfung im Bereich Private Equity (im folgenden PE). Wertschöpfung steht im Zentrum des PE-Geschäftsmodells, da sich wertsteigernde Mechanismen positiv auf die Eigenkapitalrendite der Investoren auswirken. Die...

This report takes a closer look at a crucial aspect of private equity (PE), namely the ability of PE firms to exit from their investments in a manner that crystallizes the value created over the period of their ownership. Specifically, it considers exits from private equity investments in Asia's...

Unlike US and EU markets where typical concerns about private equity are excessive leverage, systemic risk and short-termism, the recent market concerns in China have centered around illicit fundraising activities and misappropriation of funds. The evidence of market failure in China challenges...