PE typically buys 50-75% stake, keeps owner motivated

PE in HVAC commonly takes a majority-but-not-total stake (50-75%) rather than 100%, to keep the owner-operator invested and motivated to grow.

“That is why they want to buy 50-75% of the business, rather than 100%. They want the HVAC contractor to be motivated to grow their end of the business.”

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