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PE-owned midsized firms less aggressive than large ones – study

It is often thought that big companies are more conservative, but a study has found that within private equity this may not be the case

PE-owned midsized firms less aggressive than large ones – study

It is often thought that big companies are more conservative, but a study has found that within private equity this may not be the case.

A report by rating agency Standard & Poor's found mid-market buyout-backed businesses were "slightly less aggressive" financially than larger buyout-backed companies, as they aim to compensate for their weaker business positions with lower leverage and slightly better cashflow generation.

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