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Upgrading Operating Partners to First-Class Citizens

The private equity industry has grown exponentially in the past several decades, and competition is fierce. Coupled with high interest rates and a slow M&A environment, the days of “easy money”...

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Five Signs Your Portco Isn’t Ready for an Exit

A poorly managed exit process can erode value, and in the worst cases, a portfolio company that isn’t prepared to start that process can kill a deal. Tony Esposito, managing director of private equity...

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Barrington James’ Dan Barrington on Acquiring S3

When Barrington James, a global life sciences recruitment firm, acquired S3 Science Recruitment in July, Dan Barrington, CEO of Barrington James, saw S3 as the perfect complement to his firm’s human...

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100 Notable Acquisitions by ACG Members in Q4 2024

Members of the Association for Corporate Growth are active players in the dealmaking arena. To illustrate their involvement in recently closed transactions, Private Equity Info used its data to extract...

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Beyond Financing: Finding the Right Strategic Partner

As shifting global trends change the ways deals are done and the challenges dealmakers face, finding the right strategic partner can be a major differentiator for PE firms. Tom D’Amaro of Siemens...

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How Managing Pharma Costs Boosts EBITDA

As pharmacy costs at portfolio companies rise, managing that spending is becoming a focal point for private equity firms looking to maximize value. Peter Lombardi, executive advisor for private equity...

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Pre-M&A Due Diligence Leads to Smoother Processes, Fewer Expenses and Lower...

In a field where disagreements abound, accounting and tax professionals agree on one thing: due diligence during M&A processes is a slog. Sloppy accounting on the part of sellers often turns the...

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Finding Stability in an Uncertain Economic Environment

Finding stability is the name of the game as sponsors and lenders grapple with stubborn inflation. However, there are actions businesses can take now to spur growth. Betsy Booth, a partner at TPG Twin...

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Return-to-Office Mandates Spark Tough Questions for Employers and Job Seekers

Large companies like Amazon and Dell are requiring certain employees to return to the office five days a week, prompting the Wall Street Journal to ask in a December headline whether 2025 will be a...

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Why Business Services Create a Unique Wrinkle in Conventional M&A Patterns

Citrin Cooperman made waves in January when it announced that Blackstone had arranged “a definitive agreement for a significant investment” in the top 20 accounting and advisory firm. Blackstone...

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