On May 17, 2012, McGladrey in conjunction with Pitchbook published their annual survey of professionals within the Private Equity industry. As we have been blogging for some time, it is clear that the PE industry focus is shifting in a big way into a much more active portfolio management phase. Continue reading McGladrey and Pitchbook Outline a PE Industry Shift to More Active Portfolio Management
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An Outline for Generating Alpha Company Growth in the Middle Market
It is becoming clear that an alpha growth planning function is a necessity for many stagnant middle market companies and their PE sponsors. After several years of flat markets, alpha growth is needed as according to most forecasters, companies will not be able to ride a new wave of beta market growth for at least the next 2-3 years. Continue reading An Outline for Generating Alpha Company Growth in the Middle Market
Bain and Company Gets it Right and Then Misses the Mark
In its extensive analysis of the Private Equity Industry for 2011-2012, Bain and Company correctly identifies many of the problems and solutions for the PE industry, but then comes up short on the proper tactics needed to solve the problems. What is worse is that this may be emblematic of the fact that the PE industry itself is incapable of solving one of its most pressing industry problems. Continue reading Bain and Company Gets it Right and Then Misses the Mark