Guest Opinion

Diagnosing performance of physician practice management companies

The question that continues to plague sponsors seeking to stabilize or enhance value creation is: How do we accurately diagnose a problem with PPMC performance?

Leveraging proactive communications to attract capital, deals and talent

Some ideas on how to compete in an industry whose number of active participants has more than doubled in the past ten years.

Human capital due diligence de-risks private equity investments

Advanced people-focused solutions implemented early in the investment lifecycle can mitigate risks of today’s virtual environment and offer a competitive edge in an aggressive market, writes Matt Brubaker, CEO, FMG Leading.

Certain uncertainty: 2021 PE transaction trends

This year will continue to see flexible, de-risked deal structures.

What the waning of standardized testing means for education firms

The new model of distance learning has not only made traditional testing impractical, it’s exposed deep disparities.

Managing risk and improving outcomes in private equity affiliate transactions

Leading private funds are designing a robust governance process built on transparency, communication and independent advice.

The peril of investors, C-suite execs and consumers ignoring corporate history

The emergence of an uncomfortable truth from the past doesn’t just affect the people who work there. It can affect those placing bets on the company.

Digitizing due diligence: PE’s wake-up call is here

There's no better time to do it, with deal competition intensifying in the final weeks of this forgettable year.

The meaning of digital transformation in PE: The Three Ts

A plan for the strategic application of digital initiatives designed for an investment’s desired end-state.

Speed bumps to watch out for when betting on the telehealth boom

While the opportunity to invest in innovative technology can be enticing, there are significant regulatory challenges that should be considered.