Soft factors: The next big thing in private equity

Soft factors: The next big thing in private equity

A recent article on growthbusiness.co.uk discusses the results from Humatica’s new study “The Third Wave: Organisational due diligence – Riding the next wave of value creation” and how the current market is creating a new challenge for private equity investors: how to realise the already stretched business plan and make a good return despite having paid a premium price?

“For investor who want to lead the pack in returns, addressing the soft factors to achieve organisational excellence delivers a competitive edge and enables them to catch the third wave in private equity”

See more at: https://www.growthbusiness.co.uk/growing-a-business/business-finance/2497271/soft-factors-the-next-big-thing-in-private-equity.thtml

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