From support for innovative start-ups to the profitable restructuring of mature businesses, private equity investment is an increasingly important source of capital and value creation within the global economy. The divestment of non-core operations is creating new opportunities for PE funds. The development of secondary buy-outs and specialist smaller companies’ markets are creating additional opportunities for profitable ‘exit’. In turn, increasing institutional investment is helping to bring PE investment into the mainstream.
However, with growth and maturity comes increased competition and regulatory attention. PE funds may now need to cast their net further to find untapped sources of value. Equally, the growing size and complexity of many PE operations creates its own risks and demands, not least the responsibilities of owning an increasing number of long-established businesses. Regulators and institutional investors may also demand more systematic standards of control, governance and financial transparency.
PricewaterhouseCoopers is the service provider of choice for PE firms around the world. Advisory services include helping to identify opportunities, target evaluation and due diligence. Specialists can also help firms to develop appropriate processes and procedures in key areas such as risk management and financial reporting. Our global reach means that we can provide resources on the ground wherever they are required.
