Guest Opinion Archives | PE Hub https://www.pehub.com/content_types/guest-opinion/ For the world's private equity markets Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:33:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 Failure to plan for an IPO is planning to fail https://www.pehub.com/failure-to-plan-for-an-ipo-is-planning-to-fail/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:15:54 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678748 With a new year just around the corner and the economy bracing for the Presidential election, those looking to IPO by Q4 2024 must prepare now.

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]]> AI innovation and disruption in M&A https://www.pehub.com/ai-innovation-and-disruption-in-ma/ Mon, 30 Oct 2023 15:30:15 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678723 Within the broad field of AI, there is a crucial distinction between traditional AI and generative AI.

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]]> From the barrel to the bank https://www.pehub.com/from-the-barrel-to-the-bank/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 16:00:21 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678696 Enhancing private equity strategies with Scotch whisky cask investment.

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]]> How sponsors can anticipate shocks affecting their portfolio companies https://www.pehub.com/how-sponsors-can-anticipate-shocks-affecting-their-portfolio-companies/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:44:44 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677967 The key is to anticipate fallout quickly and accurately while clearly communicating any ramifications.

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]]> Talent: the next gold rush in sports investing https://www.pehub.com/talent-the-next-gold-rush-in-sports-investing/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 15:49:16 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677921 Thanks to the athletes and Gen Z fans, new forms of connectivity are growing the value base of sports – it’s the cusp of a new era.

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]]> Bright spot in lower mid-market exits https://www.pehub.com/bright-spot-in-lower-mid-market-exits/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 15:54:05 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677051 Company founders and financial sponsors alike have recognized the continuing opportunity to transact with smaller businesses.

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]]> Big changes in outbound foreign investment to China https://www.pehub.com/big-changes-in-outbound-foreign-investment-to-china/ Mon, 28 Aug 2023 18:00:14 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675791 Key details for private equity sponsors to consider in response to President Biden’s executive order.

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]]> Uplifting fund managers who are women of color https://www.pehub.com/uplifting-fund-managers-who-are-women-of-color/ Tue, 08 Aug 2023 15:00:16 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003674995 Not having racial and gender diversity in fund managers is a true business risk, particularly as diverse teams perform better.

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]]> Don’t let an “either-or” mindset limit value creation efforts https://www.pehub.com/dont-let-an-either-or-mindset-limit-value-creation-efforts/ Wed, 02 Aug 2023 15:00:25 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003674789 Leading portcos in uncertain times means investing in people, even during layoffs.

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]]> Carve-outs are back https://www.pehub.com/carve-outs-are-back/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:32:04 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003674721 How to conquer complexity and create value.

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]]> Family offices break into the country club https://www.pehub.com/family-offices-break-into-the-country-club/ Thu, 27 Jul 2023 16:30:37 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003674580 How sponsors can tap private wealth’s appetite for direct deals.

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]]> Creating sustainable value in times of uncertainty https://www.pehub.com/creating-sustainable-value-in-times-of-uncertainty/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 17:00:54 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003673449 In this ever-evolving landscape, strategic navigation of reduced demand is crucial for survival and long-term success. Businesses must be agile.

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]]> Tools and tactics for getting deals across the finish line https://www.pehub.com/tools-and-tactics-for-getting-deals-across-the-finish-line/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 18:00:59 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003672894 Private equity buyers offer favorable terms to close M&A deals in 2022: an analysis.

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]]> Unveiling the tech services boom: PE’s next big bet https://www.pehub.com/unveiling-the-tech-services-boom-pes-next-big-bet/ Wed, 14 Jun 2023 16:45:18 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003672508 A look at what is driving interest in the sector, as well as the opportunities and challenges.

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]]> The compelling argument for emerging managers https://www.pehub.com/the-compelling-argument-for-emerging-managers/ Mon, 12 Jun 2023 14:30:48 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003672337 Key takeaways from the 2023 McGuireWoods conference.

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]]> The potential and pitfalls of AI for private equity https://www.pehub.com/the-potential-and-pitfalls-of-ai-for-private-equity/ Wed, 31 May 2023 20:00:48 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003671779 Taking a measured approach to evaluating AI tools arms PE firms to navigate the opportunities and risks of various potential solutions.

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]]> A year of transition, uncertainty and opportunity https://www.pehub.com/a-year-of-transition-uncertainty-and-opportunity/ Mon, 15 May 2023 20:00:58 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003671168 How portfolio company CFOs can drive value in 2023.

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]]> Time to recruit https://www.pehub.com/time-to-recruit/ Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:25:45 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003669996 Don't let tech and banking turmoil impact your executive searches.

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]]> Talent shifts in value creation https://www.pehub.com/talent-shifts-in-value-creation/ Wed, 12 Apr 2023 17:00:50 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003669598 Optimizing talent and organization capabilities is a recipe for portfolio improvement, especially in the current climate.

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]]> Score! Private equity loves European football https://www.pehub.com/score-private-equity-loves-european-football/ Thu, 06 Apr 2023 14:00:18 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003669421 Interest in the sport is driven by growing asset valuations, valuable media rights and a perception that European clubs offer greater growth opportunities than US franchises.

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]]> Enhancing counterparty risk management https://www.pehub.com/enhancing-counterparty-risk-management/ Tue, 28 Mar 2023 15:00:35 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003668910 In the wake of recent bank failures, many private fund managers will need to evaluate the effectiveness of their current risk management framework.

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]]> Private equity faces heightened FCA and antitrust scrutiny https://www.pehub.com/private-equity-faces-heightened-fca-and-antitrust-scrutiny/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 15:00:46 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003668773 A storm is brewing, and PE firms should be proactive in building their shelters before it is too late.

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]]> Due diligence is broken, but there is a solution https://www.pehub.com/due-diligence-is-broken-but-there-is-a-solution/ Mon, 20 Mar 2023 14:30:24 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003668505 Now, more than ever, with general economic turbulence and the disaster in Silicon Valley, investors must work smarter. A new approach – hybrid growth diligence – can help validate the resilience of a company’s business model and its capacity for long-term growth.

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]]> Dating before marriage in PE: choosing the right business partner https://www.pehub.com/dating-before-marriage-choosing-the-right-business-partner/ Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:30:03 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003668290 With only 5% of mid-market companies backed by private equity firms, it makes sense to consider partnering with a PE investor in these uncertain times to unlock potential.

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]]> Khan and Kanter take aim at private equity https://www.pehub.com/khan-and-kanter-take-aim-at-private-equity/ Mon, 20 Feb 2023 18:00:56 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003666950 Federal antitrust enforcers signal enhanced scrutiny of the industry.

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]]> Antitrust focus on PE expands beyond just M&A https://www.pehub.com/antitrust-focus-on-pe-expands-beyond-just-ma/ Wed, 15 Feb 2023 19:59:39 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003666845 The DOJ has expanded its lens to examine investment firms’ board representations on competing companies under Section 8 of the Clayton Act.

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]]> CEO fatigue is real – and its consequences could be crippling https://www.pehub.com/ceo-fatigue-is-real-and-its-consequences-could-be-crippling/ Mon, 30 Jan 2023 19:00:18 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003665995 As if leading through the pandemic wasn’t enough, new challenges are adding to the pressure on C-suite executives. The final blow? Decreasing access to capital. Executives have had enough and are threatening to leave.

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]]> Working capital takes top priority in 2023 https://www.pehub.com/working-capital-takes-top-priority-in-2023/ Thu, 26 Jan 2023 21:34:51 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003665810 Investors and private equity firms are finding that in the current environment it is essential to take active strategic measures to optimize working capital and free up cash.

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]]> In tough markets, flexible strategies shine https://www.pehub.com/in-tough-markets-flexible-strategies-shine/ Fri, 13 Jan 2023 18:30:39 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003665067 As macro factors change, investors and strategies get creative and adapt to the new conditions.

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]]> Three things investors should prioritize in private assets for 2023 https://www.pehub.com/three-things-investors-should-prioritize-in-private-assets-for-2023/ Tue, 20 Dec 2022 18:00:36 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003664295 By targeting a steady investment pace and focusing on long-term trends, investors have numerous ways to position their private asset portfolios.

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]]> Understanding noncompetes in PE physician practice transactions https://www.pehub.com/understanding-noncompetes-in-pe-physician-practice-transactions/ Fri, 04 Nov 2022 15:35:16 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003662181 Given the significant investment by PE firms in the physician practice space, ensuring maximum ability to enforce negotiated noncompete provisions is key to protecting your investment.

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]]> Laser-focused due diligence is needed now more than ever https://www.pehub.com/laser-focused-due-diligence-is-needed-now-more-than-ever/ Mon, 24 Oct 2022 17:30:49 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003661446 Managing returns against the backdrop of market uncertainty requires conducting due diligence with the surgical precision that only detailed, real-time data analytics can provide.

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]]> Veterinary M&A: a legal perspective https://www.pehub.com/veterinary-ma-a-legal-perspective/ Thu, 13 Oct 2022 18:30:41 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003661054 The sector’s popularity brings with it numerous regulatory and strategic issues. There are tools to address them.

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]]> More gloom on the horizon in the form of cyberattacks https://www.pehub.com/more-gloom-on-the-horizon-in-the-form-of-cyberattacks/ Thu, 22 Sep 2022 18:00:16 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003659928 Cybersecurity incident losses were estimated at $6trn in 2021 and are expected to hit $10trn in three years.

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]]> New ways of looking at US manufacturing and industry https://www.pehub.com/new-ways-of-looking-at-us-manufacturing-and-industry/ Thu, 22 Sep 2022 14:55:22 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003659888 Logistical and supply chain challenges have exposed vulnerabilities and demonstrated critical roles played by domestic manufacturing businesses that are reliable partners to global enterprises.

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]]> Biden’s antitrust crackdown: five things dealmakers should know https://www.pehub.com/bidens-antitrust-crackdown-five-things-dealmakers-should-know/ Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:00:28 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003659395 Even in a turbulent macroeconomic environment, firms continue to see M&A opportunities.

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]]> How physician practice companies succeed – and why some don’t https://www.pehub.com/how-physician-practice-companies-succeed-and-why-some-dont/ Tue, 16 Aug 2022 15:00:27 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003658115 Experience teaches that aligning investors and management is particularly challenging in physician practice enterprises.

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]]> Preparing executive teams for stormy weather https://www.pehub.com/preparing-executive-teams-for-stormy-weather/ Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:00:09 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003657356 GPs can help their portfolio company management proactively navigate a potential down market.

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]]> De-risking in a pre-recessionary environment https://www.pehub.com/de-risking-in-a-pre-recessionary-environment/ Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:15:51 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003656236 Sponsors will need to go back to the basics. The days of rapid deals at lofty valuations are gone, and CFOs will be on the hot seat.

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]]> Teamwork in private equity: not always what you might expect https://www.pehub.com/teamwork-in-private-equity-not-always-what-you-might-expect/ Thu, 16 Jun 2022 14:00:32 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003655297 When private equity firms look to make acquisitions for their portfolio companies, they often assess potential targets through a standard organizational lens.

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]]> Seemingly unsexy PE holdings may be your next unicorns https://www.pehub.com/seemingly-unsexy-pe-holdings-may-be-your-next-unicorns/ Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:00:34 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003652484 Rather than desperately searching for the next elusive unicorn, PE fund managers might instead have better luck looking at what’s already sitting in their portfolios.

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]]> Growth will depend on operational strategy https://www.pehub.com/growth-will-depend-on-operational-strategy/ Tue, 19 Apr 2022 19:24:06 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003651993 Private equity success will be predicated on balancing record growth and new deals with better risk management, improved visibility and optimized supply chains.

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]]> Leveling the playing field for the smaller players https://www.pehub.com/leveling-the-playing-field-for-the-smaller-players/ Wed, 30 Mar 2022 20:00:24 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003650740 For many non-profits and faith-based organizations, tech access and utilization is, well, often a matter of faith. But their ecosystem is ripe with opportunities for innovation and success.

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]]> Private equity and the race to a new energy future         https://www.pehub.com/private-equity-and-the-race-to-a-new-energy-future/ Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:00:21 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003650534 Forecasters have put the price tag for the global transition to a low-carbon economy at $100trn over the next 30 years.

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]]> Beware: cracks appearing on the deal front https://www.pehub.com/beware-cracks-appearing-on-the-deal-front/ Fri, 25 Mar 2022 18:38:53 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003650417 Is stress, or even distress, inevitable for portfolios? Here’s what to look for – and how to change course before it’s too late.

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]]> What if oil and gas had no net carbon footprint? https://www.pehub.com/what-if-oil-and-gas-had-no-net-carbon-footprint-2/ Thu, 17 Feb 2022 15:40:35 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003648388 The world is still reliant on fossil fuels and we don’t yet have the infrastructure to support a rapid transition away from that energy source. Instead, we need to use the tools we already have to get to net-zero.

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]]> Managing portfolio company talent in the ‘Great Resignation’ https://www.pehub.com/managing-portfolio-company-talent-in-the-great-resignation/ Fri, 11 Feb 2022 20:30:01 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003648069 Even as firms keep a closer eye on their own internal talent pipeline and adjust their strategies for recruiting and engaging with employees accordingly, they must also be mindful of the effects of labor market constriction on their portfolio companies.

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]]> Valuations of PE-backed unicorns at risk following slated SEC scrutiny https://www.pehub.com/valuations-of-pe-backed-unicorns-at-risk-following-slated-sec-scrutiny/ Mon, 31 Jan 2022 20:23:51 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003646981 Under the new proposal, PE managers would be required to file reports on certain events within one business day, including the removal of a fund’s general partner, the termination of a fund’s investment period and more.

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]]> Non-traditional approaches to value creation https://www.pehub.com/non-traditional-approaches-to-value-creation/ Wed, 26 Jan 2022 15:26:25 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003646496 Two strategies for driving growth that are particularly effective are transformative combinations and research & development optimization.

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]]> Private equity needs to apply Fortune 500 talent management techniques https://www.pehub.com/private-equity-needs-to-apply-fortune-500-talent-management-techniques/ Tue, 09 Nov 2021 16:00:59 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003635970 The industry hasn’t outgrown many aspects of the entrepreneurial mindset when it comes to human capital, which often results in a tendency to rely on “gut instinct” in evaluating talent, and on qualitative rather than quantitative measurements.

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]]> The four reasons private equity must “stage” assets https://www.pehub.com/the-four-reasons-private-equity-must-stage-assets/ Fri, 29 Oct 2021 18:45:23 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003635576 Few sponsors take a final look at what can be improved operationally and financially to generate stronger returns as they prepare to sell.

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]]> The booming e-sports industry nears an inflection point https://www.pehub.com/the-booming-e-sports-industry-nears-an-inflection-point/ Tue, 26 Oct 2021 13:52:59 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003635276 If it surprises you that video game contests are attracting as many viewers as the Super Bowl on a global scale, you probably haven’t been paying close attention to the dramatic rise of e-sports in recent years.

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]]> Are companies targeted by SPACs ready for the next steps? https://www.pehub.com/are-companies-targeted-by-spacs-ready-for-the-next-steps/ Thu, 21 Oct 2021 14:32:01 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003634954 A growing number of SPAC sponsors are requiring target companies to undergo IPO readiness assessments.

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]]> Technology adoption reluctance in PE: demystifying the top five objections https://www.pehub.com/technology-adoption-reluctance-in-pe-demystifying-the-top-five-objections/ Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:25:02 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003632451 Enlightened funds no longer see tech as a luxury, but rather as mission critical to attracting investment, winning deals, extracting maximum portfolio value and delivering results.

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]]> Companies benefit in myriad ways from the exponential growth of private equity https://www.pehub.com/companies-benefit-in-myriad-ways-from-the-exponential-growth-of-private-equity/ Mon, 23 Aug 2021 20:00:25 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003631032 Companies have more options than ever before to access private capital across debt, minority or majority equity investments.

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]]> De-mystifying the de-SPAC: regulation and risk in life sciences transactions https://www.pehub.com/de-mystifying-the-de-spac-regulation-and-risk-in-life-sciences-transactions/ Fri, 06 Aug 2021 15:30:43 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003630320 For the SPAC sponsor, without the benefit of the portfolio risk management of a venture fund, the risk-reward profile for a private biotech acquisition is not for the faint of heart.

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]]> PE firms should be wary of scale for scale’s sake https://www.pehub.com/pe-firms-should-be-wary-of-scale-for-scales-sake/ Wed, 21 Jul 2021 21:13:07 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003629377 The most significant downside of an increasingly large fund administrator is that customer service may fall by the wayside.

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]]> Steps to a quicker and less painful carve-out ROI process https://www.pehub.com/steps-to-a-quicker-and-less-painful-carve-out-roi-process/ Wed, 07 Jul 2021 13:00:12 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003628608 If a well-structured approach is taken, carve-out transactions can result in shortened TSA periods, accelerated ROI and win-win relationships, writes Paul Lennick of ContinuServe.

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]]> Diagnosing performance of physician practice management companies https://www.pehub.com/diagnosing-performance-of-physician-practice-management-companies/ Mon, 17 May 2021 14:00:50 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003625272 The question that continues to plague sponsors seeking to stabilize or enhance value creation is: How do we accurately diagnose a problem with PPMC performance?

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]]> Leveraging proactive communications to attract capital, deals and talent https://www.pehub.com/leveraging-proactive-communications-to-attract-capital-deals-and-talent/ Fri, 26 Feb 2021 19:00:35 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003620927 Some ideas on how to compete in an industry whose number of active participants has more than doubled in the past ten years.

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]]> Human capital due diligence de-risks private equity investments https://www.pehub.com/human-capital-due-diligence-de-risks-private-equity-investments/ Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:33:27 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003620578 Advanced people-focused solutions implemented early in the investment lifecycle can mitigate risks of today’s virtual environment and offer a competitive edge in an aggressive market, writes Matt Brubaker, CEO, FMG Leading.

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]]> Certain uncertainty: 2021 PE transaction trends https://www.pehub.com/certain-uncertainty-2021-pe-transaction-trends/ Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:50:08 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003619287 This year will continue to see flexible, de-risked deal structures.

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]]> What the waning of standardized testing means for education firms https://www.pehub.com/what-the-waning-of-standardized-testing-means-for-education-firms/ Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:00:27 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003618432 The new model of distance learning has not only made traditional testing impractical, it’s exposed deep disparities.

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]]> Managing risk and improving outcomes in private equity affiliate transactions https://www.pehub.com/managing-risk-and-improving-outcomes-in-private-equity-affiliate-transactions/ Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:30:14 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003618107 Leading private funds are designing a robust governance process built on transparency, communication and independent advice.

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]]> The peril of investors, C-suite execs and consumers ignoring corporate history https://www.pehub.com/the-peril-of-investors-c-suite-execs-and-consumers-ignoring-corporate-history/ Fri, 18 Dec 2020 18:00:17 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003617044 The emergence of an uncomfortable truth from the past doesn’t just affect the people who work there. It can affect those placing bets on the company.

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]]> Digitizing due diligence: PE’s wake-up call is here https://www.pehub.com/digitizing-due-diligence-pes-wake-up-call-is-here/ Tue, 08 Dec 2020 15:00:10 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003616422 There's no better time to do it, with deal competition intensifying in the final weeks of this forgettable year.

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]]> The meaning of digital transformation in PE: The Three Ts https://www.pehub.com/the-meaning-of-digital-transformation-in-pe-the-three-ts/ Fri, 04 Dec 2020 15:00:01 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003616367 A plan for the strategic application of digital initiatives designed for an investment’s desired end-state.

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]]> Speed bumps to watch out for when betting on the telehealth boom https://www.pehub.com/speed-bumps-to-watch-out-for-when-betting-on-the-telehealth-boom/ Thu, 29 Oct 2020 14:00:12 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003614176 While the opportunity to invest in innovative technology can be enticing, there are significant regulatory challenges that should be considered.

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]]> What’s your business strategy for a digital world? https://www.pehub.com/whats-your-business-strategy-for-a-digital-world/ Mon, 12 Oct 2020 14:37:09 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003613109 This current period of profound upheaval means that businesses are under pressure to make digital a top priority.

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]]> Dynamic planning when uncertainty is the new normal https://www.pehub.com/dynamic-planning-when-uncertainty-is-the-new-normal/ Tue, 22 Sep 2020 14:00:21 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003611948 Value creation needs to be dynamic – not a plan, but a planning exercise. COVID has put the exclamation point on that perspective. Uncertainty is the new normal.

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]]> Private equity needs to embrace data https://www.pehub.com/private-equity-needs-to-embrace-data/ Thu, 17 Sep 2020 14:00:41 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003611721 By Randy Koch No one would accuse private equity of being a particularly data-driven industry. While their colleagues over at the hedge funds and quant funds are dealing with mountains of data on a daily basis, looking for insights that will give them an investing edge, private equity rarely hikes those hills. In some respects, […]

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]]> Now is the time for investors to go shopping https://www.pehub.com/now-is-the-time-for-investors-to-go-shopping/ Wed, 16 Sep 2020 19:30:26 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003611724 In a disruptive, uncertain time, distressed situations present opportunities to acquire assets at bargain prices.

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]]> How private practice plus private equity can help balance an unbalanced system https://www.pehub.com/how-private-practice-plus-private-equity-can-help-balance-an-unbalanced-system/ Fri, 04 Sep 2020 20:04:40 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003611200 When structured and executed correctly, private equity can be a powerful vehicle for change at a time when change is what the healthcare system needs.

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]]> Fraud and abuse risks facing private equity investors in healthcare, life sciences https://www.pehub.com/fraud-and-abuse-risks-facing-private-equity-investors-in-healthcare-life-sciences/ Mon, 17 Aug 2020 18:00:51 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003609962 Sponsors are facing direct exposure and liability as a result of increased scrutiny by the Department of Justice and other enforcement agencies.

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]]> The challenges of carve-out M&A transactions during covid https://www.pehub.com/the-challenges-of-carve-out-ma-transactions-during-covid/ Wed, 29 Jul 2020 14:00:37 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003609268 Coronavirus has impacted all merger-and-acquisition activity, but it has impacted carve-outs even more.

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]]> Covid: private techquity’s tipping point https://www.pehub.com/covid-private-techquitys-tipping-point/ Fri, 15 May 2020 14:54:10 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003605543 This is the year when technology changes from being an enhancement to the PE process to being an inseparable part of it.

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]]> Covid-19 and cashflow forecasting: buyer beware https://www.pehub.com/covid-19-and-cash-flow-forecasting-buyer-beware/ Wed, 25 Mar 2020 21:15:20 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003601150 Thomas Friedman recently argued that “the coronavirus will create a new historical divide: before-Corona (BC) and after-Corona (AC).”

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]]> Structuring the IPO PMO for Exit Success https://www.pehub.com/structuring-the-ipo-pmo-for-exit-success/ Fri, 13 Dec 2019 16:30:08 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003596049 Those who’ve been down the IPO road before get it: preparedness and project management are paramount.

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]]> Big deals, trade tensions and sector shifts: mid-year M&A update https://www.pehub.com/big-deals-trade-tensions-and-sector-shifts-mid-year-ma-update/ Mon, 12 Aug 2019 11:48:45 +0000 https://pehub.lndo.site/?p=3594168 After a volatile end to 2018 and despite fears of a global downturn, Canadian M&A activity remained steady in the first half of 2019.

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]]> When can you leave it all behind? MAC clauses in M&A https://www.pehub.com/when-can-you-leave-it-all-behind-mac-clauses-in-ma/ Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:20:42 +0000 /?p=3583877 You signed an agreement to purchase a business, and still have a few months before closing. New regulations are announced which you expect will have a significant negative impact on the target’s business. You are starting to get cold feet—can you walk away before closing? In M&A transactions, one of the main risks that buyers […]

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]]> Healthcare’s pivotal digital moment https://www.pehub.com/healthcares-pivotal-digital-moment/ Mon, 10 Jun 2019 07:00:51 +0000 /?p=3582782 By Jeffrey Stevenson, VSS Digital-IT and population-health businesses enabling providers – doctors, community and hospital systems – to better analyze data from electronic health records, claims and clinical treatment are poised to become tomorrow’s healthcare-IT winners. This is happening as the industry’s transition from fee-for-service to value-based care has gained momentum. Value-based reimbursement models are […]

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]]> Is this really a SaaS deal? https://www.pehub.com/is-this-really-a-saas-deal/ Thu, 06 Jun 2019 07:00:45 +0000 /?p=3582320 By Scott Meyer, Glenview James LLC Everyone wants to invest in a high-growth software-as-a-service deal. It’s the holy grail. But many times PE investors spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on diligence, only to find out that the target business isn’t really SaaS after all. Here’s how to save time and money and make smarter […]

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]]> Cyber due diligence: considerations before a merger or acquisition https://www.pehub.com/cyber-due-diligence-considerations-before-a-merger-or-acquisition/ Tue, 04 Jun 2019 07:00:47 +0000 /?p=3579158 By Michael Abboud, TetherView Do you have any idea how often hackers attack? A University of Maryland study says a cyberattack on average happens every 39 seconds. That’s 2,200 attempts a day, more than 800,000 a year. Countless companies — Sony, JP Morgan, Target and Equifax, to name just a few — have fallen prey to […]

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]]> To catch the baby-boomer wave, elder-care investors need to think differently https://www.pehub.com/to-catch-the-baby-boomer-wave-elder-care-investors-need-to-think-differently/ Tue, 14 May 2019 07:00:26 +0000 /?p=3578158 By Patrick McCormick, Plante Moran The boomers are coming: The massive generation born after World War II is starting to hit old age, a turning point that many senior-care operators and investors are viewing as a kind of salvation. As PE in recent years has poured investment into the assisted-living sector, many markets have become […]

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]]> Gender equity: PE can do a lot better https://www.pehub.com/gender-equity-pe-can-do-a-lot-better/ Fri, 10 May 2019 07:00:51 +0000 /?p=3577717 By Tyler Newton, Catalyst Investors  No one these days needs statistics to show that private equity and venture capital are too male-dominated. But here they are, from Bella Private Markets, showing that females control only 3.4% of the assets in PE. Go to investment-firm websites and see how many women are on the investment teams. That’s […]

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]]> The hidden IT issues that can hurt a PE deal thesis and RoI https://www.pehub.com/the-hidden-it-issues-that-can-hurt-a-pe-deal-thesis-and-roi/ Fri, 03 May 2019 07:00:11 +0000 /?p=3576762 By Chris Steele, Saggezza Skydivers and police officers know their daily jobs come with inherent risks. Likewise, private equity firms know that any given deal thesis might not realize the expected return on investment, even after meticulous due diligence. But some risks, particularly in IT, can be spotted and addressed pre-deal signing. Unaddressed, these four […]

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]]> Making money when every deal is a tech deal: Part IV: The risk of process over results https://www.pehub.com/making-money-when-every-deal-is-a-tech-deal-part-iv-the-risk-of-process-over-results/ Mon, 29 Apr 2019 07:00:16 +0000 /?p=3575212 By Scott B. Meyer, Glenview James Due diligence today requires a deep understanding of digital transformation. In this series, so far we’ve looked at the impact of buzzwords; claims of immunity; and the digital transformation conundrum. In this final installment we’ll examine the importance of a company’s actual process for digital product development. Changing a […]

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]]> Welcome to Private Techquity: PE’s inexorable adoption of tech at every level https://www.pehub.com/welcome-to-private-techquity-pes-inexorable-adoption-of-tech-at-every-level/ Fri, 26 Apr 2019 07:00:26 +0000 /?p=3575393 By Nick Leopard and Jon Apter, Accordion A number of private equity firms have retained a “Barbarians at the Gate” fondness for the pre-digital era. Now, the sector’s awakening to automation, systemization and machine collaboration. Welcome to Private Techquity, the beating heart of efficiency. We’re not there just yet. Technology has not yet been woven […]

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]]> Investing in the continuum of care can be a win-win for patients and hospitals https://www.pehub.com/investing-in-the-continuum-of-care-can-be-a-win-win-for-patients-and-hospitals/ Thu, 25 Apr 2019 07:00:20 +0000 /?p=3575186 By Patrick Krause, MHT Partners In an ideal world, a patient’s journey through a hospital system would be seamlessly managed to provide a holistic evaluation and treatment of his or her medical needs. The reality is that patients rarely experience an integrated-care approach from admission to discharge and follow-up care. Across this so-called continuum of […]

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]]> Heady competition for healthcare assets may change the route to returns https://www.pehub.com/heady-competition-for-healthcare-assets-may-change-the-route-to-returns/ Wed, 24 Apr 2019 07:00:53 +0000 /?p=3574917 By Kara Murphy and Nirad Jain, Bain & Co Higher prices and more competition for deals — how can a healthcare-PE investor expect to make a decent return these days? Consider the high-level tally for 2018 that Bain & Co recently compiled and analyzed for our annual report on the state of the industry. Disclosed […]

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]]> Changing the perception of private equity https://www.pehub.com/changing-the-perception-of-private-equity/ Tue, 16 Apr 2019 07:00:50 +0000 /?p=3573403 By Tim Fazio, Atlas Holdings The public perceives private equity along a storyline like this: A PE firm buys a business, lades it with unsustainable amounts of debt from undisciplined lenders, and strips out cash to pay itself and its partners a large dividend. Eventually, the business goes bankrupt, leaving behind fractured communities and thousands […]

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]]> Making money when every deal is a tech deal: Part III: The digital transformation conundrum https://www.pehub.com/making-money-when-every-deal-is-a-tech-deal-part-iii-the-digital-transformation-conundrum/ Mon, 08 Apr 2019 07:00:08 +0000 /?p=3571178 By Scott B. Meyer, Glenview James LLC Due diligence today needs to begin with the assumption that every deal is a tech deal. So what do you do when you discover that a prospective investment hasn’t fully embraced digital transformation? In this installment of my four-part series, “Making Money When Every Deal is a Tech […]

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]]> Making money when every deal is a tech deal. Part II: Claims of immunity https://www.pehub.com/making-money-when-every-deal-is-a-tech-deal-part-ii-claims-of-immunity/ Mon, 25 Mar 2019 07:00:13 +0000 /?p=3569429 By Scott B. Meyer, Glenview James LLC It’s easy to look at things in black and white. Tech deal. Not tech deal. The reality is that today every deal is a tech deal. Even old-school industries are facing fundamental technology changes. If they don’t adapt, they’ll be left behind. This is part two of a […]

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]]> Private multiples are ascendant. Is this the new normal? https://www.pehub.com/private-multiples-are-ascendant-is-this-the-new-normal/ Thu, 21 Mar 2019 07:00:03 +0000 /?p=3568241 By Hugh MacArthur, Bain & Co Valuation multiples move up and down. Yet for the past 30 years, the average multiple of Ebitda paid for public assets has almost always topped that paid for private assets. In fact, during only three periods historically did private multiples generally exceed the public average: during the “Barbarians at […]

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]]> The do’s and don’ts of executing a rebrand https://www.pehub.com/the-dos-and-donts-of-executing-a-rebrand/ Tue, 19 Mar 2019 07:00:17 +0000 /?p=3568262 By Matt Stein, CompleteSpectrum From aligning brand messaging during a merger or acquisition to embracing new market opportunities, a PE fund might have a number of reasons to rebrand a portfolio company. Regardless of the motivation, you must consider how others have fared when executing a rebrand and think about what will work best for […]

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]]> Making money when every deal is a tech deal. Part 1: Managing the buzzword blizzard https://www.pehub.com/making-money-when-every-deal-is-a-tech-deal-part-1-managing-the-buzzword-blizzard/ Tue, 05 Mar 2019 07:00:19 +0000 /?p=3566004 By Scott B. Meyer, Glenview James LLC Time was we had tech deals and non-tech deals. But the world has changed, and today, as Kewsong Lee of Carlyle Group puts it, “every deal is a tech deal.” Even old-school industries are confronting digital transformation. This change has particularly hit home in private equity. Due diligence is the […]

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