Equities - Publications - Faculty & Research

01 Mar 2007
News

Private Equity under Investigation

underwriting public corporate offerings. Nor is this unique to the United States. Britain’s Financial Services Authority has an-nounced that it is increasing its scrutiny of private-equity firms. Among the problems or risks attributed to private View Details

Keywords: Josh Lerner; syndication; antitrust enforcement; Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles; Finance

December 2012
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How Much Is Sweat Equity Worth?

By: Christopher Marquis and Joshua D. Margolis

The article presents a case study of a business decision related to the valuing of sweat equity in a start-up business. One man starts a premium vodka business, bringing in his cousin at an early stage, but with no initial discussion of the eventual split of equity or... View Details

Keywords: Valuation; Ownership Stake; Business Startups

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October 2012
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Winfield Refuse Management, Inc.: Raising Debt vs. Equity (Brief Case) (TN)

By: W. Carl Kester and Sunru Yong

Keywords: United States; Acquisitions; Equity Capital; Debt Management; Financial Analysis; Administrative/Support/Waste Management/Remediation Services; Expansion; Capital Structure; Leveraged Buyouts; Borrowing and Debt; Equity; United States

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Private Equity and Venture Capital (Executive Education)

By: Josh Lerner

As equity markets appear to strengthen, interest rates remain low, and asset values look attractive, private equity firms are uniquely positioned to pursue new opportunities. This View Details

01 Mar 2008
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Lessons from Private Equity

GADIESH: To reap private equity returns, act more like a private equity manager COURTESY OF BAIN & CO A recent Harvard Business Review article headlined “If Private Equity... View Details

Keywords: Business Schools & Computer & Management Training; Educational Services; Securities, Commodities, and Other Financial Investments; Finance; Management

05 Nov 2019
Working Paper Summaries

The Economic Effects of Private Equity Buyouts

Keywords: by Steven J. Davis, John Haltiwanger, Kyle Handley, Ben Lipsius, Josh Lerner, and Javier Miranda

June 2021 (Revised November 2021)
Case

Equity Bank: Charting the Future

By: Lauren Cohen, Michael Chitavi and Spencer C. N. Hagist

After climbing the ranks among Kenya's financial institutions from 66th to 1st, and toppling a quarter of the market share held by mobile money giant Safaricom, CEO James Mwangi must now guide Equity Bank into its next stage of development beyond "Equity 3.0." Should... View Details

Keywords: Growth and Development Strategy; Leadership; Decision Making; Market Entry and Exit; Developing Countries and Economies; Financial Institutions; Economics; Kenya

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Resources - Advancing Racial Equity

business & industry. Cases with Protagonists of Color This case collection, curated by the Race, Gender & Equity Initiative, strives to help educators better represent diversity in their course materials. Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging... View Details

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People - Advancing Racial Equity

Advancing Racial Equity & Diversity Advancing Racial Equity & Diversity People Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Terrill L. Drake Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Kristin W. Mugford Senior... View Details

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Diversity and Equity - Alumni

Giving Diversity and Equity Giving Diversity and Equity Foster Inclusion Increase diversity, equity, and inclusion at HBS and in business and society HBS values diversity and believes that differences—in... View Details

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How ISS Dictates Equity Plan Design

By: David F. Larcker, Ian D. Gow, Allan McCall and Brian Tayan

Proxy advisory firms have long been known to influence the voting decisions of institutional investors. Now, a growing body of evidence suggests that they also influence company decisions in equity plan design. Should shareholders and the SEC be concerned? View Details

Keywords: Voting; Institutional Investing; Corporate Governance

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24 Jun 2021

Industry Spotlight: Private Equity

Wonder what an MBA could do to help with your professional growth? Learn how HBS supports students hoping to break into Private Equity and hear from alumni in the industry as they reflect on their MBA experience. View Details

27 Jan 2010
Working Paper Summaries

Labor Regulations and European Private Equity

Keywords: by Ant Bozkaya & William R. Kerr

April 2004 (Revised April 2004)
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Montagu Private Equity (B)

By: G. Felda Hardymon, Josh Lerner and Ann Leamon

Supplements the (A) case. View Details

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Compensation data: private equity

Where can I find compensation data for post-MBA roles on the buy-side? The print reports listed below are available in the Stamps Reading Room for in-library use by authorized View Details