private equity

Part 4 of our ‘Participant’s Perspective’ series: Lessons in value creation, investment discipline, and financial leadership Private equity is often discussed in terms of capital, transactions and returns. Yet behind successful investments lies a broader and highly structured process: from raising capital and evaluating acquisitions to identifying value drivers, improving operations and preparing for long-term…

A common theme in M&A is that a majority of deals destroy shareholder value. Often, acquirers overpay and fail to realize projected synergies. However, with the right preparation, and execution while taking a systematic approach, deal success is very much achievable, argues Timothy Galpin. As the author of several books on M&A, he is considered…

View from the classroom: discover the inner workings of Private Equity with private markets expert Professor Cyril Demaria. Working in Private Equity demands a diverse skill set from finance professionals. There are just so many things to keep track of: not only do they need to manage regular business operations, but also navigate tax planning,…