Blaine Clark

In a private equity environment, IT is a complex situation given the compressed timeframe for a return on investment. Performing IT due diligence is key, says RSM’s Blaine Clark.

Experts from RSM, Vestar Capital Partners and J.F. Lehman detail what goes into a transition services agreement, which governs the setup of a carve-out transaction.

While every private equity deal has its own set of complexities, carve-outs are particularly challenging, says RSM’s Blaine Clark.

Giving a carve-out company the ability to operate from its first day of standalone status is an intricate accomplishment, say experts from RSM, Vestar and J.F. Lehman.

RSM’s Blaine Clark explains key points of differentiation in the firm’s private equity consulting business.

Experts from J.F. Lehman, Vestar Capital and RSM explain the carve-out process, including sourcing, transactions and value creation.

With multiples being so high in the current economic cycle, value creation has become a central point of differentiation for GPs, says RSM’s Blaine Clark.

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Three experts discuss the intricacies of separating a piece of a company from its parent, and roadblocks that can occur.