Hold Period

Structure

The length of time a PE firm keeps a portfolio company before exiting. Typical LBO hold periods are four to seven years. A shorter hold period raises the IRR for the same MOIC.

Example

Exitting a 2x MOIC deal in four years produces a higher IRR than exiting it in seven.

Related terms

• AUM
• Debt Stack
• Dry Powder

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