Acquire and Divest
Private Equity
We specialise in private equity engagements
How we can help
Full deal lifecycle knowledge and coverage
From due diligence to value creation
In the key phases of an acquisition or divestment we understand the playbook and engage with the the key players to deliver or assure the outcomes that will enable key decisions to be made, or assure success in execution
Pre-Deal
Analysis and due-diligence across the full scope of engagement, covering finance, people, process and technology. Supporting the construction of any TSA's and assessing the requirements and preparing for the subsequent work
Carve-Out/Divest
Establishing a team and governance. Identifying, planning and delivering the scope for a minimal viable product (MVP) outcome but also identifying critical MVP+ candidates. Driving the selection and onboarding of vendors and work-stream capability to deliver the work.
Value Creation
Assurance that any investment plan is deliverable beyond MVP. Identify and deliver cost optimisation opportunities across the target, deliver operating model, process and landscape transformation to support the investment plan objectives and outcomes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Full deal lifecycle support from assessing the opportunity and due diligence into carve-out or divest activities finishing off with value creation
Success will look different at each key lifecycle stage, it may be evidencing the decision to (or not to) proceed with an acquisition through to day 1 planning and delivery with the subsequent successful carve-out or divestiture or ultimately delivering the straggly and work that underpins a 5 year plan
Our private equity clients are always looking for new opportunities, the repeatable process and playbook we bring to the engagement means we specialise in the business of private equity investment not the business being divested or acquired -although we can say with certainty that we will be experts in that business by the end of the process
We provide a one stop shop for our clients. This isn’t a constantly changing, body shopped “big 5” approach, we bring real experience and seasoned, resilient professionals to each engagement that will have a track record of success in private equity
In short, repeatable, playbook driven with defined outputs depending on the lifecycle stage. The process supports and delivers what our clients need to support critical decisions or achieve key outcomes
We will have significant knowledge in the target business’. Post delivery we can be re-engaged for subsequent phases or support your strategic vision for the portfolio
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