“The point is, ladies and gentlemen, that greed, for lack of a better word, is good. Greed is right. Greed works. Greed clarifies, cuts through, and captures the essence of the evolutionary spirit. Greed, in all of its forms—greed for life, for money, for love, knowledge—has marked the upward surge of mankind.” -- From the 1987 film Wall Street, delivered by Gordon Gekko (played by Michael Douglas) to a group of shareholders.
Introduction
According to that global epitome of capitalism -- American Express, “Private equity typically refers to a type of financing where a private equity firm invests money into a company that is not publicly listed. Imagine a fledgling printing company struggling to grow due to limited funds. A private equity firm comes along and invests in the company by way of capital injection and strategic guidance, which can enable the printing company to develop a new product line, hire employees, and expand its customer base. The private equity firm then can sell the printing company at a profit, making it a win-win for both parties.”
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