Operating capability before and after the deal
Translate underwriting into management-owned execution.
We work with private equity firms where the investment case depends on what happens inside the portfolio company rather than on the transaction structure alone.
The same disciplines used in our own acquisition model can support pre-deal diligence, Day One, the 100-day plan, hold-period value creation and exit readiness.
76% Of PE firms surveyed by EY are increasing focus on AI, automation and data infrastructure EY, 28 Jul 2026
62% Are increasing focus on margin improvement and cost transformation EY, 28 Jul 2026
52% Are increasing focus on cash, liquidity and working capital EY, 28 Jul 2026
Pre-deal
Operational, technology, AI, cyber and industrial diligence should identify both risk and the costed value-creation plan before the investment committee relies on it.
Post-close and hold period
Day One readiness, 100-day plan, management information, operating-model redesign, AI, automation, cost, working capital, M&A integration and transformation governance. The goal is a management-owned system, not a sponsor-owned project list.
Exit readiness
Create the evidence a future buyer will want: sustained performance, clean technology and data positions, management depth, benefit history, separation readiness and an evidenced account of what changed during ownership.