Owner Sentiment on PE Deals

The article captures mixed sentiment from HVAC owners who have sold to PE. Some regret the loss of autonomy and culture, while others thrive. It emphasizes that many owners do not fully understand what they are giving up until it is too late.

“The operators who regret taking PE money almost always say the same thing: "I didn't fully understand what I was giving up until it was too late."”

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