Session 14: Equity Analysis and Valuation Reading 58: Overview of Equity Securities
LOS c: Distinguish between public and private equity securities.
Compared to a publicly traded firm, a private equity firm is most likely to:
A) |
be more concerned with short-term results. | |
B) |
disclose less information about its financial performance. | |
C) |
exhibit stronger corporate governance. | |
Private equity firms are not held to the same financial reporting requirements as publicly traded firms. Less public scrutiny and limited financial disclosure may lead to weaker corporate governance. However, with less pressure from public shareholders, a private equity firm is typically more able to focus on long-term performance. |