Private Equity

Globalization pressure, intensified competition, portfolio restructurings and not to seldom unsolved succession plans are current challenges for mid- and large-sized companies, for which the Private Equity industry has played an increasingly important role over the last years.
A.T. Kearney has since many years successfully assisted the Private Equity industry through the whole investment process with a dedicated team of M&A and Private Equity industry experts. At the same time we have differentiated ourselves through superior industry expertise, strategic know-how as well as understanding of the realization potential.

Support in the Deal Flow
Our industry experts have comprehensive knowledge of the market and competition dynamics in specific industries. Impending portfolio restructurings in large corporate groups often give pre-insights in possible acquisition targets for Private Equity investors. In the ongoing dialogue with our Private Equity clients, we discuss market scenarios and potential transaction structures.

Commercial and Operational Due Diligence
The analysis of the market position and competitive landscape of a company in different phases of a commercial Due Diligence identifies future opportunities and risks as well as its effects on the future development. The key to understanding a business is deep industry knowledge and capacity to evaluate the competitive landscape and the technological trends along the industry’s value chain. A.T. Kearney has consultants with long industry experience that possess the competence to evaluate of the attractiveness of an investment object. Besides the market opportunities, the operational improvement potential is of major importance.

Realizing the value potential
After a successful acquisition, the forecasted value creation should be realized. Next to the market potential, the strategic and operational achievements should be identified. At the same time, each element in the value chain - from purchasing, to R&D, to production, to the overhead functions – is scrutinized. A.T. Kearney’s salient strength in operations supports the investors both in the short-term restructuring process or development program and in the comprehensive execution of programs aimed to improve profitability and cash flow.

Exit Support
Toward the end of the investment phase, we support investors both in the search for suitable buyers and in Vendor Due Diligences. Here, we evaluate the quality of the business plan against the background of the expected market developments as well as other opportunities and risks for the future of the business.