The key for success
Let’s be honest. Nobody gets into private equity to make a loss. The industry has been flying high, but with recession rumors a constant, there’s no such thing as a sure thing any more. To tip the odds in your favor, it’s essential to get an accurate value for your target investment, understand its potential and any risks, and tackle problem areas quickly and decisively.
That’s where we come in. Because we’ve been doing this for quite a while, we can guide you through each stage of the deal. We also happen to be the original operations specialists, so we can help your acquisition to shine while we’re at it, giving you both the best chance of success.
Private equity
Whichever way the market is heading, our team of private equity and operations specialists are on hand to guide you all the way through the deal, from short-term results to long-term returns.
Before the deal
As the saying goes, to fail to prepare is to prepare to fail. We agree, especially when it comes to choosing where to invest. That’s why we’re more diligent about due diligence than most. This is where we start to unleash our operations know-how, by assessing a target’s potential in critical business areas, along with the standard commercial data. We’ll give you a true picture of what’s going on in a company and the industry around it, so you’re better informed, and better prepared.
After the deal
Everyone knows the first few months are make or break, but you won’t get any old 100-day plan from us. Where ours stands out is our ability to jump-start improvements from day one. As you’d expect, we cover the basics, like finessing your finances. However, there’s more to a good deal than cost-cutting, so we’ll also get into the guts of your operational activities, helping you fast-track your sourcing, fine-tune your sales process, or start doing something completely new. The ultimate aim being a healthier business that’ll stay the distance.
Exit, stage left?
If you decide to sell, we’ll help here too. All great exits are planned and timed to perfection, both on-stage and off. Part of the planning is deciding when, setting an ideal price, and examining your acquisition’s long-term strategy and business model. This sets expectations and highlights whether your investment goals are on track. We can help you find a suitable buyer, and we’ll carry out extensive reviews so you know what shape their business is in. Finally, we’ll look at all exit channels, including the less obvious ones, to get you the best deal possible.