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Private equity integration and value creation guidebook

November 17, 2017 White Paper 14 min read
Learn seven post-acquisition strategies private equity firms should employ to add value creation and ensure maximum ROI upon exit.

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Top strategies for value creation 

With heightened competitiveness in the private equity marketplace, it’s more vital than ever for private equity firms to develop a solid post-acquisition integration and execution plan. While there's no single winning formula for private equity success, we've identified some of the most promising near-term initiatives as well as longer-term strategic opportunities for value creation that drive increased revenue, margin improvement, and capital efficiency.

What's inside

This executive-level guidebook includes practical advice that will help you achieve the aggressive growth goals and high returns that private equity investors have come to expect. Value creation strategies include: 

  • Ratcheting up value with performance-based equity incentives
  • Addressing key accounting considerations from day one
  • Preventing value erosion with proper tax planning and implementation
  • Achieving financial reporting proficiency by focusing on three specific areas
  • Assessing the IT environment and developing your IT strategy
  • Developing a strategic plan to position yourself to compete
  • Protecting and growing value through operations improvement

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