Thomas H. Lee, Pioneer in Leveraged Buyouts, Is Dead at 78
Born into wealth, he became a billionaire in founding an aggressive Boston private equity firm. He was remembered as a “kinder, gentler” corporate raider.
Born into wealth, he became a billionaire in founding an aggressive Boston private equity firm. He was remembered as a “kinder, gentler” corporate raider.
The financier, who died at 78 years old, was known for prominent takeovers of Snapple and Warner Music.
The financier, who called himself Tomcat, was an early buyout enthusiast.
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