Jeff Hooke returns to M&A Talk to discuss the world of private equity and the truth about returns from private equity fund investments. He digs into the private equity markets, highlighting the fact that the PE industry does not beat the public market, despite what investors want you to think. Jeff discusses pension funds, private equity funds vs. the public market, the gold standard for institutional investment funds, tips, advice, and book recommendations from Wall Street history to the Old West.

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Learn More:

• The Myth of Private Equity, An Inside Look at Wall Street’s Transformative Investments (Columbia University Press, 2021)
• M&A, A Practical Guide to Doing the Deal (John Wiley & Sons, 2nd edition, 2015)
• Security Analysis and Business Valuation on Wall Street: A Comprehensive Guide to Today’s Valuation Methods (Wiley, 2nd edition, 2010)
• The Emerging Markets: A Practical Guide for Corporations, Lenders, and Investors (John Wiley & Sons, 2001)
• The Dinosaur Among Us: The World Bank and its Path to Extinction (BookSurge, 2007)

Additional Resources:

• Get your copy now of A Beginner’s Guide to Business Valuation, The Art of the Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business, The Exit Strategy Handbook: A Complete Guide to Preparing Your Business for Sale, and Closing the Deal: The Definitive Guide to Negotiating the Sale of Your Business
• Are you selling a business? Schedule a free consultation now.

Listen to Other Episodes:

• A Broad Look at IPOs, Private Equity, and Preparing for a Sale
• The Private Equity Toolkit – How PE Firms Grow Businesses
• Understanding Private Equity – A Primer for Sellers