ProAction's Productivity Pulse - April 2026
- The Pro-Action Group
- Apr 29
- 1 min read
The Assumption That’s Quietly Breaking PE Models
“Operations can wait until after close.”
By Tim Van Mieghem| Founding Partner | Author of Shocking Profit
I hear this constantly in Investment Committee discussions. The deal gets underwritten on growth assumptions, market tailwinds, and multiple expansion. Operations are treated as something you “fix later”, once ownership is secured.
That logic used to work. It doesn’t anymore.
As leverage becomes more expensive and multiples compress, execution is now the primary driver of returns. Yet it’s still the least understood pre-close.
Inside this issue:
The Assumption That’s Quietly Breaking PE Models: Learn what skipping Operational Diligence is really costing you and why it matters now more than ever!
Podcast Spotlight: Insights from the latest episode of the Shocking Profit Podcast: Unlocking Business Potential (10 Key Strategies For Tech-Driven Growth)
Operational Expertise: Meet some of our highly experienced operational experts focused on identifying, quantifying, and implementing changes that deliver value.
Strategy Doesn’t Fix Businesses. Leadership Does.: Operational improvement isn’t just about strategy, analysis, or new tools. Real transformation happens when leaders and frontline teams change how they think, solve problems, and run the business.
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