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by AlexandrB 15 days ago
> Because their customers, who they built a trusting relationship with, get hosed when the owner wants to cash out.

Unfortunately people are mortal and everything ends. Even if a someone didn't sell their business to PE, the trusting relationship is over once they retire. There's no guarantee that someone new - even if vetted - is going to be as good as the previous owner.