Using a hand-collected dataset of 1,225 buy-outs, we examine post buy-out and post exit long term abnormal operating performance of UK management buy-outs, during the period 1980-2009. Our univariate and panel data analysis of post buy-out performance conclusively show positive changes in...

In this paper, we highlight the key changes in the PE governance model especially relevant to governance in secondary buyouts (SBOs). Generally, buyouts can be PE-backed or non-PE backed deals. We focus on PE-backed SBOs and PE-backed primary buyouts (PBO). We also survey recent literature on...