Post-close pitfalls: Preventing PE value erosion

The post-close trap is private equity’s under-acknowledged crisis, in which problems occur soon after deals have been agreed and before many firms can react. Within the industry, more value is lost within the first 100 days of an acquisition than during the rest of the entire hold period. The clock ticks down on value immediately, and failure to act fast is costly. Integration failures, talent exodus and regulatory blind spots are just some of the issues firms need to address swiftly. What systems can firms deploy to navigate this period? How have these positively impacted financial performances?...