After a frenzied 2021 in private equity M&A, 2022 saw a reset in the dealmaking environment. As we move into 2023, lingering uncertainty in the market, driven by continued geopolitical, supply chain, workforce, and inflation concerns, means we may see private equity funds pursuing bolt-ons to deploy capital – making integration planning a necessity. According… Read More
DOWNLOAD THE FULL REPORT With the growing global focus on sustainability, Private Equity investors are beginning to take a closer look at Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) aspects of new target investments. In Q3 2022, TriVista asked ~40 respondents from 25 Private Equity firms about their approach to ESG Due Diligence. NEARLY ALL PE FIRMS… Read More
While the global coronavirus pandemic has tested the boundaries of what due diligence looks like, it remains essential. Despite challenges related to the pandemic, TriVista continues to offer a flexible array of diligence offerings, ranging from full site visits to remote video assessments. Our global team is facilitating site visits in geographies that are not… Read More
A factory exists for one reason: to produce high-quality products as efficiently as possible. Any activity that doesn’t add value to a product is waste, which costs money and increases product lead times. Private Equity investors know waste elimination is one of the most effective ways to increase profitability and reduce risk in any business…. Read More
Sell side operational due diligence can help companies maximize enterprise value at sale. A critical component of the process is working with the management team to ensure alignment with go-forward strategy such that during the sale process there is a comprehensive operational plan and solid evidence that action is being taken to implement the plan…. Read More
You’re only getting half the picture when simply focusing on the financials When most investment professionals think about sell side due diligence, it’s typically to do with quality of earnings, or Q of E. But a sell side Quality of Operations® assessment is every bit as important to mid-market investors that want to realize the… Read More
While most private equity firms perform buy side operational due diligence, there is a strong case that many mid-market investors can increase enterprise value by conducting sell side operational due diligence. Sell side operational due diligence is catching on, and for good reason. The process can: Identify key risks that may come to light in the buy side due… Read More
From Quality of Earnings to Quality of Operations®, this whitepaper discusses how investors benefit from relying on both financial and operational metrics in making sound investment decisions. Learn how a $700 million Private Equity Fund benefited from a Quality of Operations® Due Diligence to identify $2.5 million in EBITDA expansion opportunities. To read the rest… Read More