In many cases, private equity companies want to increase their level of growth without taking on debt or going public. If, for example, a company decides to scale up its operations, it can look to a private equity offering as a way to finance the expansion. When this happens, the business first decides how much capital it needs to raise and at what entry price. The company begins by working with a securities attorney to structure the offering. This is very different from an initial public offering (IPO), where anyone in the public can purchase equity (stock) in the company. A securities offering exempt from registration with the Securities and Exchange commission (SEC) is sometimes referred to as a private placement.
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The ultra-rich don't invest like other Americans. They don't cost-dollar average into subpar mutual funds they were forced into by their company's 401k plan. They don't get a hot stock tip from their hair dresser. People with a net worth of 8, 9, or more digits utilize family offices to preserve and grow wealth for the next generation. You can invest like them, too.
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