English summary: There is only limited academic attention paid to the topic of Private Equity Investments in Family Businesses although the topic is becoming in

The intertwining of family relationships with business imperatives provides a fascinating but complex arena for study. This Encyclopedia is a valuable resource

Family firms are of particular importance for many economies. We know little about family firm buyouts and how they are different from non-family firm buyouts.

Oliver Klöckner investigates the changes resulting from buy-outs in family businesses. He contrasts the characteristics of family businesses with those of non-

Private equity minority investments have become an increasingly attractive financing alternative for family firms. However, admitting a private equity investor