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Friedman Fleischer & Lowe (FFL) is an American private equity firm, founded in 1997 by Tully Friedman,〔(''Bloomberg Businessweek'' Executive Profile: Tully Michael Friedman )〕 Spencer Fleischer,〔(''Bloomberg Businessweek'' Executive Profile: Spencer C. Fleischer )〕 David Lowe, and Christopher Masto.〔(''Bloomberg Businessweek'' Executive Profile: Christopher A. Masto )〕 The firm makes investments primarily through leveraged buyouts and growth capital investments and is focused on investing in the U.S. middle-market.〔(FFL Completes Acquisition of Midwest Dental ). Mergers & Acquisitions, April 18, 2011〕〔(Consistent performers shine through in annual private equity rankings ). Financial News, November 5, 2012〕 FFL has focused its efforts on several core target industries including healthcare services, financial services, business services, and consumer products. FFL is based in San Francisco and employs over 20 investment professionals. Since inception, FFL has raised approximately $4.6 billion of investor commitments. HEC-Dow Jones's Private Equity Performance Ranking lists the world's top private equity firms in terms of aggregate performance and has listed FFL in the past three years, including the top overall ranking globally in 2012: *Ranked #1 in 2012〔()〕 *Ranked #2 in 2011〔()〕 *Ranked #11 in 2010〔()〕 ==History== FFL was founded in 1997 by Tully Friedman, together with Spencer Fleischer, David Lowe, and Christopher Masto. Prior to founding FFL, in 1984, Tully Friedman had co-founded Hellman & Friedman, one of the largest private equity firms globally, with Warren Hellman. In contrast to Hellman &Friedman, FFL focuses on smaller, middle market deals. Spencer Fleischer, was a former member of Morgan Stanley's Investment Bankng Operating Committee and the Head of Investment Banking in Asia, Head of Corporate Finance for Europe, Head of UK Corporate Finance, Head of Investment Banking in Los Angeles, and Head of Corporate Finance in San Francisco.〔(''Bloomberg Businessweek'' Executive Profile: Spencer C. Fleischer )〕 David Lowe was Chairman and CEO of medical equipment maker ADAC Laboratories.〔(''Bloomberg Businessweek'' Executive Profile: David Lowe )〕 Christopher Masto was a Bain & Company consultant and previously an investment banker at Morgan Stanley.〔(''Bloomberg Businessweek'' Executive Profile: Christopher A. Masto )〕〔(Patience Pays Off For Friedman Fleischer & Lowe's Masto ). Dow Jones Private Equity Analyst, November 23, 2011〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Friedman Fleischer & Lowe」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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