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Applying voice of the customer (VoC) analyses at the beginning of the investment lifecycle can provide qualitative data on consumer behavior to inform investment decisions and post-transaction strategies. By integrating VoC methodologies within traditional due diligence processes, organizations can make better strategic decisions to validate the deal thesis and drive post-acquisition growth.In this episode of The Drawdown, Cameron Smith, Managing Director in our Transaction Advisory pra...

What is a management service organization (MSO) or a dental service organization (DSO)? Why have they become so attractive to private equity investors in recent years? What are the potential challenges to successfully execute this high-volume roll-up strategy? In this episode of The Drawdown, we explore these questions and more with Cherry Bekaert Partners Steve Stang and Michael Ludwig as they provide key insights and approaches that can give private equity investors an edg...

Business and profit optimization is at the forefront of any Private Equity investor and management team dialogue. As noted in our recent Private Equity Industry Report, the record amount of M&A activity in 2021 may certainly lead to even more scrutiny surrounding post-acquisition integration and portfolio optimization through the use of technology, systems and process improvement. For Private Equity funds and portfolio companies, a digital transformation strategy can be an essential compo...

More than 600 SPACs have gone public since July 2020, when the SPAC market heated up dramatically, raising over $200 billion. New regulatory scrutiny and several high-profile SPAC litigations have revived longstanding concerns about these “blank check” companies. Broader economic pressures are also adding to the unsteady market. That said, many believe we have seen enough SPAC transactions that it has become not only a respected alternative method of taking a private company public, but it is...

2020 was a record-breaking year for Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) transactions, with over 240 completed SPAC IPOs, raising total gross proceeds of approximately $75 billion. The trend has continued into 2021 with over 350 IPOs completed so far this year, with no apparent let-up in sight.In this episode of the Drawdown, hosted by Cherry Bekaert’s Cameron Smith, Business Development Director of Private Equity, Cameron is joined by Cherry Bekaert’s Accounting Advisory Leader, Chase ...

Recently, we’ve gotten quite a few questions from clients who are considering a potential sale, as they want to get a better understanding of what to expect if they were to have a change in ownership. So to help paint a picture, we’ve called on a few of our professionals who each have a unique perspective of working closely with a private equity firm, from both the investor and the portfolio company standpoint. Join members of Cherry Bekaert’s Transaction Advisory Team as they explore t...