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When developing a private equity deal thesis, there are several inputs that you may consider, including: 

Written by:  The PE Guru – Gerald Moran O’Dwyer, III – Blackmore Partners, Inc. 


 

  • Industry trends: Understand the current state of the industry in which the target company operates, including any major trends or shifts in the market. Identify potential growth opportunities and potential challenges. 

 

  • Competitive landscape: analyze the target company’s competition and understand the target company’s position in the market. Identify the target company’s competitive advantages and disadvantages. 

 

  • Financial performance: Review the target company’s financial performance, including revenue, profit margins, and cash flow. Identify any areas for improvement and assess the target company’s growth potential. 

 

 

  • Management team: Evaluate the target company’s management team, including their experience and track record. Assess their ability to execute the proposed business plan. 

 

  • Operational improvements: Identify opportunities for operational improvements, such as cost savings, revenue enhancements, or other efficiencies that can be achieved through changes in the company’s operations.   

 

  • Exit strategy: Consider the potential exit options for the private equity firm, such as an IPO, a sale to a strategic buyer, or a recapitalization. Understand the market conditions and timing that would be favorable for the exit. 

 

  • Capital structure: analyze the target company’s capital structure and identify potential opportunities to optimize the company’s debt and equity mix. 

 

  • Synergies: Identify potential synergies with other companies in the private equity firm’s portfolio, such as cross-selling opportunities or shared resources. 

 

  • Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors: Investigate the target company’s environmental, social, and governance policies and practices and evaluate how they align with the private equity firm’s values and investment criteria. 

 

  • Valuation: Assess the target company’s valuation, including a review of comparable transactions and a discounted cash flow analysis, to ensure that the deal is financially attractive. 

 

 

These inputs can be used to form a comprehensive deal thesis and help identify potential opportunities and risks associated with the investment. 

 

 

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