Dead deal cost Transaction
Definition
Resources expended on a potential transaction that does not go through.
Comments
Firms understand that not all transactions close and so dead deal costs are inevitable. However, by specializing in certain industries or transaction types, or by creating proprietary dealflow, private equity firms can be selective in choosing which transactions to pursue and reduce deal costs further.
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