Private Equity Solutions
Transformational value creation at every stage of the transaction lifecycle
Private Equity Solutions
Blue chip client base of leading international and domestic private equity funds
Flexible and pragmatic approach tailored to the specific needs of each business opportunity
Proprietary methodologies to accelerate value creation at every stage of the transaction lifecycle
Extensive network of sector specialists to provide deep industry insights for each business opportunity
Small, agile consulting teams that deliver rapid outcomes
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Support at every stage of the transaction lifecycle
Transaction value is maximised by clear alignment at each stage of the transaction life-cycle with a value creation strategy that builds on the initial investment thesis
Commercial Due Diligence
Validation / refinement of the investment thesis and initial articulation of a value creation strategy
100 Day Planning
Implementation of quick wins and setting the foundations for future value creation
Strategy Execution
Detailed development of the value creation strategy, and identification of key strategic initiatives
Performance Improvement
Prioritisation and ongoing tracking of delivery benefits from the strategic initiatives
Commercial Due Diligence
A rigorous approach designed to yield rapid insights aligned to your investment thesis
We adopt a three-stage approach to commercial due diligence:
Hypothesis Development
Development of preliminary views on the market and competitive positioning of the target to identify the key areas to test during commercial due diligence
Research, Analysis and Modelling
The specific activities to inform the assessment of the investment thesis will vary depending on the nature of the target business and market context. A bespoke program of analytical modules is developed in collaboration with the private equity fund, and typically includes market research (primary and / or secondary), market size modelling, customer analysis, assessment of the business, and financial modelling
Synthesis / Refinement
Development of a comprehensive commercial due diligence report that sets out the key findings and implications for the investment thesis. The report can also support discussions with lenders around deal structure and financing options
100 Day Planning
100 Day Planning builds upon our proprietary program management methodology (Zenith PMO Studio) to ensure rapid prioritisation and execution of high impact initiatives during the initial transition to Private Equity ownership
Focus on value creation and prioritisation of initiatives
Clear allocation of responsibilities and alignment between PE fund and management team
Metric-driven agile PMO approach that allows for rapid refinement of plans and resolution of any issues during initial delivery
Extensive library of strategic initiative templates and execution plans and templates to quick-start value creation delivery
Strategy Execution
We support management teams in the development and execution of rapid value creation strategies
We leverage our proprietary strategy methodologies, tools and templates to develop rapid value creation strategies
Our approach is collaborative, and typically leads to very strong alignment between the PE fund and management team
We leverage our extensive experience in strategy implementation to ensure recommendations are pragmatic and generate significant impact within PE investment cycles
Our clients typically see a 40-100x return on our fees
Learn more about our proprietary strategy development and execution methodologies
Performance Improvement
We have extensive experience in improving performance through improvements to the operating model and cost base
Rigorous and comprehensive data-driven approach
Clear prioritisation to drive rapid improvement in performance
Proprietary tools and frameworks to support execution and track results
Our clients typically see a 40-100x return on our fees for performance improvement engagements
Performance Improvement Tracking Processes
Vendor Due Diligence
We help vendors maximise value at exit through ensuring optimal positioning of the business and a clear articulation of the value drivers
We support PE funds planning for exit with a comprehensive range of vendor services.
Our commercial vendor due diligence reports ensure a clear understanding of the market context, positioning of the business, and future growth outlook.
Where the growth outlook or strategy is not well-defined, we can support management teams to identify future growth drivers that can support an increased valuation multiple on exit.
Private Equity Services
A comprehensive list of services tailored to the needs of PE funds and their portfolio companies
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