Harris vs. Private Equity
The choice between Harris and Private Equity is a choice between two fundamentally different futures: one built on permanence and autonomy, the other on financial engineering and short-term exits.
The Harris Way
We buy your business to build it, not sell it. You keep your brand, your team, and your culture, backed by the stability of a permanent home.
- Forever Hold: We have no exit strategy. Your legacy is safe.
- Autonomy: We believe the best decisions are made locally.
- Employee Growth: Long-term career paths within a global family.
The PE Cycle
Private Equity operates on a "Buy, Fix, Flip" model. The goal is to maximize short-term value for a sale, often at the cost of long-term stability.
- The 3-7 Year Clock: Everything is driven by the next sale date.
- Financial Engineering: Often burdened with debt to boost returns.
- Cost Cutting: "Synergies" often mean layoffs and consolidation.
Head-to-Head Comparison
The Compounding Advantage
While PE firms seek a quick spike in value to sell, Harris's "permanent capital" approach allows for uninterrupted compounding. We don't reset the clock every 5 years; we build momentum that lasts decades.
Key Takeaway
Harris offers a trajectory of continuous growth, avoiding the disruption and uncertainty of repeated sales cycles.