What Lies Ahead for Private Equity? 

Was 2023 a quiet year? It has been slower than 2021 and
2022, but integration strategies have significantly changed.
The shift has been driven by rising interest rates and a
greater focus on driving value creation.

Due to continued economic uncertainty, many private equity (PE) firms are experiencing a challenging credit environment and pressure from limited partners (LPs) to deploy dry powder or return cash from existing investments. As a result, we believe it's increasingly important to establish and operate an effective Integration Management Office (IMO) to bring a more structured and focused approach to achieving
deal thesis and synergies.

In late 2023 and into 2024, "Our PE clients are increasingly focused on improving their integration playbook including the use of IMOs and synergy assessments. Higher capital costs are placing pressure on portfolio companies to increase the speed and depth of value creation results earlier in the hold period.”

Jawad Hussain, Managing Director

Strategy & Transformation, Private Equity Services Lead

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