Private Mindset luglio 2026

Rethink Your Investment Strategy: Leverage in Private Equity vs. Public Markets

Discover how the role and impact of financial leverage have transformed in today's economic climate. In this episode of Prevent Mindset, we explore the strategic application of debt in private equity, contrasting it with its use in public company investments.

Learn why low-interest rates once made leverage a powerful tool for boosting equity returns. Understand the mathematics behind using debt to acquire companies and how it significantly amplified profits when exit valuations were high.

See how the current landscape of higher interest rates presents new challenges. We discuss the difficulties private equity funds face when exiting portfolio companies previously acquired with significant leverage, especially when valuations remain high.

Explore the distinct approach to leverage in public markets. For listed companies, leverage typically fuels growth and operational development rather than being a component of the acquisition cost.

Hear from industry experts Simone Strocchi of Electa Ventures and Claudio Stefani of Banco BPM. They provide invaluable insights into how banks evaluate acquisition financing and the critical metrics they prioritize in a changing financial environment.

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