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After numerous false dawns, the exit window for private equity-owned companies finally appears to be opening. In an effort to satisfy their investors’ thirst for distributions, some fund managers are selling their crown jewels now, even if it means giving up potential returns.   January’s Productivity Pulse explores why exits are accelerating, what buyers are really looking for during diligence, and how operational clarity can be the difference between protecting value and le

Expose Hidden Risks and Unseen Opportunities! If any of these are on your mind, the December Productivity Pulse has answers! Potential implosion of a target company in year 2 or 3 because of an existing, undisclosed risk. Concern that specific aspects of the business need to be stabilized. Need for evidence-based quantification of EBITDA improvements the BUYER should expect post-close (a generic estimate of “synergies” is not sufficient for their investment committee or lende

Do playbooks create bureaucracy or unlock momentum in your business? On the latest episode of the Shocking Profit Podcast, Tim Van Mieghem sits down with Daniel Nannenga, CFO and COO of CS Capital Management, to unpack the real-world impact of business playbooks straight from an M&A expert who’s led deals across industries. Here are three key takeaways from our conversation with Daniel: Playbooks are leverage, not bureaucracy: When done right, they create rhythm, consistency,