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Thomas H. Lee, a Pioneer in Leveraged Buyouts, Is Dead at 78

Born into wealth, he turned it into even greater wealth in founding a Boston firm and was remembered as a “kinder, gentler” corporate raider.

By Rob Copeland

Thomas Lee, Private Equity Pioneer, Is Dead at 78

Lee, Thomas H Lee, Thomas H, Partners Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures Private Equity Snapple Beverage Corp

Thomas Lee, Private Equity Pioneer, Is Dead at 78

The financier, who called himself Tomcat, was an early buyout enthusiast.

By Rob Copeland