Private Equity: Transforming Public Stock to Create Value

An in–depth look at the advantages of private equity Private Equity offers valuable insight to investors interested in increasing the rates of return on their investments without increasing their risk. It also shows managers how to supplement their compensation with a significant share of the firm’s profits. This guide is filled with real–world case studies RJR Nabisco, Metromedia, Owen–Corning, and Phillips Petroleum which demonstrate how taking a company private can lead to value creation, and expert advice that will help readers understand the enormous potential of private equity. Harold Bierman Jr. (Ithaca, NY) has been a member of the Cornell faculty since 1956. His industrial experience includes consulting with Corning Corporation, Eastman Kodak, Emerson Electric Co., IBM, AT&T, Anheuser–Busch, and Xerox Corp.