PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Thomas H. Kieren TI - New Realities in Private Equity AID - 10.3905/jpe.2001.320002 DP - 2001 Nov 30 TA - The Journal of Private Equity PG - 74--79 VI - 5 IP - 1 4099 - https://pm-research.com/content/5/1/74.short 4100 - https://pm-research.com/content/5/1/74.full AB - A survey of private equity firms specializing in the leveraged buy-out arena queried respondents about their practices regarding portfolio planning, due diligence investigations, management practices, and portfolio performance. About 100 representatives, primarily managing directors of their firms, responded with insightful comments that give shape to the shifting status of this dynamic industry.