The Business Challenge
A leading middle market private equity firm engaged TriVista to conduct a Quality of Operations® sell side due diligence for one of its portfolio holding, a manufacturer of a consumer goods. The diligence was commissioned in advance of the equity company starting the process of divesting its ownership position.
How TriVista Facilitated the Sell-Side Operational Due Diligence
- Toured six facilities across four business units
- Conducted management team interviews
- Conducted data analysis to evaluate current state and identify unique improvement strategies
- Quantified potential savings estimates via identified improvement strategies
- Vetted strategies and savings with members
Outcome
Identified $25M in EBITDA opportunities which can be realized by:
- Expanding outsourcing
- Reducing complexity and rework, implementing more lean processes
- Consolidating production sites
- Establishing a Latin American operation
- Enhancing corporate level and division specific sourcing and procurement activities
- Streamlining business processes and reducing customer service headcounts