Robust Sourcing for Private Equity Acquisitions: Five Key Considerations for Stand Up, Transition and Cost Optimization

Private equity (PE) firms increasingly recognize that value creation depends on disciplined procurement of business services, particularly technology, in addition to financial engineering and operational optimization. Whether establishing a standalone services environment, especially in the case of a carveout, replacing services provided under a transition services agreement (TSA), optimizing costs after deal closing, or reaping synergies presented by an acquisition, PE firms aim to “get it... By: Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP