The private equity industry has grown over the past 20 years. there are currently 1,478 private equity funds in the u.s. alone focused on private equity investing. such investing requires a strong technical know-how in order to turn private investments into successful enterprises. in this book, pignataro will identify a private company and step through the analysis behind how to bring such an investment to profitability, and to further create high returns for the private equity funds. the book will include: a leveraged buyouts overview including lbo modeling, accounting, and value creation theory; leveraged buyout concepts; leveraged buyout mechanics; an lbo model and case study; and private company valuation. ?paul pignataro, founder and ceo of new york school of finance, provides an in-depth analysis of how to identify a private company, bring such an investment to profitability, and create high returns for the private equity funds.