Lead buyers in some recent transactions have been able to negotiate a less than 1% management fee, according to a paper from Proskauer.
Developing a value-creation function takes time, but appointing someone to lead on strategy and engage with external advisers can put firms on a strong footing.
The firm's acquisition of the rights to toy brand Care Bears is a ‘rare opportunity’ for private equity.
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GPs are increasingly viewing environmental, social and governance considerations through a value-add rather than a purely value-preservation lens.
Plans to grow headcount have slowed among private funds, but recruiting operating professionals remains a priority.
Recent economic and geopolitical events have laid bare the importance of ensuring supply-chain and procurement strategies are both optimised and robust.
Agility and a value-orientated mindset are among a suite of skills required of portfolio company chief financial officers, says Bell.
As portfolio companies navigate labour shortages, talent strategies are becoming ever more crucial to the successful execution of value-creation plans.
Some of PEI’s Future 40 operators share their outlook on how value-creation levers will evolve over the coming decade.