Private Equity Services
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In this new era of reduced liquidity, tighter underwriting standards, and the end of multiples rising as if lifted by the tide, private equity firms and hedge fund managers need to achieve real EBITDA growth and operational improvements in their portfolio companies. Achieving a dramatic increase in enterprise value is at the core of everything Stanton Associates does.
Stanton Associates helps private equity firms drive value creation at multiple points in the time horizon of a portfolio company. We work to:
- add value during the due diligence process
- ensure maximum growth and profitability post-acquisition
- identify problems early and propose corrective action for companies that aren’t hitting their numbers.
We recognize that many Private Equity firms have significant operations management expertise within their teams. Nevertheless, between reviewing new opportunities, being involved in current transactions, and realizing investments to hit the desired IRR to raise the next fund, even the largest of firms can run out of bandwidth. There is also the question of what is the highest and best use of your time. We enjoy going into the field and solving problems.
Our Portfolio Value Creation services will: 1. ensure new acquisitions get off to a “flying start” and 2. help you close the performance gap if one of your companies is falling short of its targets.
For your other companies, it never hurts to have “fresh eyes” take a look – especially where results are drifting off plan and concerns have arisen. Stanton Associates can quickly perform a Diagnostic Review of a portfolio company, reporting back on the areas requiring remedial attention.
While financial engineering is no longer the silver bullet it used to be, buying right always makes sense. Our Commercial Due Diligence service can provide significant added assurance you do that. From testing and validating the strategic assumptions underpinning the transaction to reviewing internal business and management issues, we will add value prior to the transaction.
Making a deal work is both an art and a science. Stanton Associates can help significantly improve the chances for success via our Post Acquisition Integration services.
As seasoned business managers/operators, our ability to add value results from the fact that we have "been there, done that.” With this experience, we are able to get quickly to the core of the issue, identify actionable solutions, and present a plan to drive results.
Achieving a dramatic increase in enterprise value is at the core of everything Stanton Associates does.