Private Equity Insights Q3 2024 Q3 2024A dynamic business environment: Inflation, operational costs, geopolitical instability, uncertainty concerning upcoming elections, disruptive technologies and regulatory changes are among the many areas likely to have an impact on private equity firms (PE). Some developments are encouraging. Interest rate reductions, for instance, should help reduce capital costs and facilitate exits. Other areas, such as the uncertainty around upcoming elections and geopolitical tensions, make it more difficult to assess the best way forward for PE firms.Tools and techniques for progress: As PE firms look to capitalize on emerging opportunities and overcome obstacles to gain a competitive advantage, they are utilizing tools and techniques that help ensure funds are allocated efficiently, risks are managed effectively and the potential for value creation is maximized. Examples include:PE firms are increasingly using AI for purposes such as deal sourcing, due diligence, operational improvements and predictive analytics.Cost optimization and financial planning & analysis (FP&A) enable PE firms to make more informed decisions regarding their current assets and when considering future investments.In this issue of Private Equity Insights, we discuss our latest Global Finance Trends Survey results. CFOs and finance leaders around the world rated their top finance priorities. Our intent is for PE firms to use this intelligence to design and deploy new practices, tools and innovative approaches in their own finance organization. We next take a look at financial planning & analysis (FP&A) responsibilities and follow with a VISION by Protiviti interview on AI, automation and the future of financial regulation. We conclude with guidance on how to prepare to function as a public company BEFORE the initial public offering (IPO).Subscribe to this quarterly newsletter. TAKE OUR GLOBAL BOARD GOVERNANCE SURVEYProtiviti, Broadridge, and Board Prospects are pleased to launch our second annual Global Board Governance Survey designed to gain the perspective of board members, CEOs and other C-level executives on the topic of disruption. Your participation will help us better understand and contrast the perspectives of active directors and C-suite leaders on this important issue of our times.Take the survey today Topics Business Performance Industries Private Equity Leadership Rob Gould Rob is a Managing Director in the Business Performance Improvement Solution in Protiviti’s Metro New York Region. Rob leads Protiviti’s Global Private Equity Practice and has been providing professional consulting services to corporate clients and their owners for more ... Learn More
