Dec 05 2025FINANCE
The Hidden Paychecks of Private Equity
Private equity firms have a unique way of making money. They buy companies, improve them, and sell them for a profit. If they buy a company for $2 billion and sell it for $3 billion, they earn a big bonus. This bonus is called a "carry. " It's usually 20% of the profit, which in this case would be $
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