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What is a dividend recapitalization in PE?
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A div recap is when a PE-owned portfolio company issues new debt and uses the proceeds to pay a dividend to the sponsor. It's a way to extract returns without selling the company — locking in some MOIC mid-hold while continuing to own the business.
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