by Pluto | Apr 14, 2020 | Due Diligence
When conducting commercial and strategic due diligence on a potential acquisition, a private equity investor needs to have a strategy that lays out a well-defined plan for creating value. This strategy will guide both the due diligence and the post-close execution...
by Pluto | Apr 11, 2020 | Due Diligence
Private equity firms typically use a combination of internal and external resources to execute their due diligence on acquisition targets. These professionals focus on various elements of risk and opportunity throughout the due diligence period, and thereby inform...
by Pluto | Apr 7, 2020 | Technology
Corporate Carve-outs are an increasingly frequent type of transaction between private equity firms and corporate sellers. These deal opportunities arise when mid to large size companies determine they want to divest a business unit or business segment for...
by Pluto | Apr 4, 2020 | Due Diligence
In Private Equity Land we have branded the notion of the first 100 days post close of a transaction. In fact, we call it a “100 Day Plan” (note: bankers are not always known for their creative marketing prowess). A 100 Day Plan is meant to capture all of...
by Pluto | Apr 4, 2020 | Financial Management
When medium or large size companies are purchased or sold their owners usually get help from an investment banker, lawyer or accountant. If you are trying to buy or sell a small business (let’s say something less than $3-5m in revenue) it’s a different...
