Kenway is building the framework of a Change Management structure that will allow the client to more efficiently implement new initiatives.
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, Private Equity (PE) firms are constantly seeking ways to maximize their return on investment (ROI) while minimizing risks in their portfolios. Throughout the deal lifecycle, Private Equity firms often hire management and technology consultants due to several challenges:
In essence, the complexities and challenges of managing investments across diverse industries and regulatory environments necessitate hiring experts to help. They fill knowledge gaps, provide fresh perspectives, and offer specific skills to help private equity firms overcome these challenges and achieve their objectives. Seeking help from the experts will ensure your investment’s growth prospects while de-risking the portfolio. Finding the right experts, however, is critical. The goal of external support should always be to provide a strategic edge in managing your investments effectively, ensuring optimal performance and value realization.
Here are some critical considerations during the due diligence and post-acquisition phases of transactions:
A thorough due diligence process is crucial to accurately assess a target company's potential and identify gaps and opportunities for growth. There are critical areas of influence to consider, including human capital, finance, accounting, sales, customer support, marketing, technology, compliance, security, and legal. By conducting a detailed evaluation of these areas, the team can quickly identify gaps that need to be considered during the valuation phases of the lifecycle and provide strategic recommendations to drive the desired outcomes.
Once the acquisition is completed, it's essential to align the investment thesis with the business and technology strategy of the acquired company. Experts will work closely with PE partners and their portfolio companies to deliver streamlined technology assessments, implementations, integration roadmaps, and business process design analysis. Post-acquisition approach should focus on five main objectives:
In addition to the core focuses, the following should be considered and tailored to the unique needs of each portfolio company:
At Kenway, we understand the importance of a comprehensive approach to managing during both the pre-and post-acquisition phases. As a PE-owned consulting company, we understand these unique challenges, and we offer customized solutions to drive value, identify gaps, and integrate optimized capabilities across your portfolio companies' people, process, and technology domains. Our management and technology consulting expertise allows us to drive value, reduce risks, and ultimately increase ROI for your portfolio. Contact us today to learn more about how Kenway can support your Private Equity investments.
Kenway is building the framework of a Change Management structure that will allow the client to more efficiently implement new initiatives.
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