What happens if a business decides to exit a private equity deal and transition back to private ownership? The reasons why a firm might want to do so can be complex, and it might not necessarily be a case of one or both parties failing in their obligations.

It may be that your business goals and values no longer align with those of your private equity partners. Alternative financing options and strategic partnerships might better suit your objectives while allowing you to regain control over your business.

Transferring back to private ownership can be difficult depending on how the deal was structured. The most typical structures are either share-backed or debt-backed.