RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Turnaround Candidates in PEG Portfolios: Hear No Evil, See No Evil Is Not a Good Strategy JF The Journal of Private Equity FD Institutional Investor Journals SP 50 OP 55 DO 10.3905/JPE.2009.12.3.050 VO 12 IS 3 A1 Thomas M Kim YR 2009 UL https://pm-research.com/content/12/3/50.abstract AB With the current economic downturn, many private equity groups (“PEGs”) will have to manage portfolio companies that are in distress. Many PEGs will attempt to manage their underperforming companies themselves. This will create a significant burden on the PEGs’ resources and potentially lead to greater problems in their portfolio as a whole. The author states his case for why PEG managers ought to consider retaining qualified and experienced turnaround managers capable of assisting them with their underperforming portfolio companies. The author notes that turnaround managers have experience working with PEGs, understand their challenges, and have the skills necessary to provide expert assistance under difficult conditions.TOPICS: Private equity, manager selection, financial crises and financial market history, performance measurement