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Good conference Hunt Scanlon Media! Underscored that with private equity investments, success hinges not only on deal structure and financial strategies, but even more so on ensuring that we have the right talent at the right time and in the right place to best execute the investment thesis. The numbers shared at the conference overwhelmingly prove that value creation execution, rather than financial engineering, is *the* key driver of returns. The synergy between organizational structure, executive talent, and investment objectives directly impacts the IRR of the deal. By prioritizing the alignment of talent with the value creation levers and investment goals, we can accelerate growth and transformation. That is precisely why when conducting retained executive or interim executive searches we ensure that the executives we source and deliver align with the success profile needed *at that time* to drive enterprise value creation.

Deal Sourcing in Private Equity BEM Capital Network Educational Series Private Equity Explained Deal sourcing is a fundamental process, yet its strategic importance cannot be overstated. This process involves identifying lucrative investment opportunities that align with a firm's objectives. Experienced professionals utilize several key methods: leveraging a robust network, conducting thorough industry research, and obtaining referrals from trusted intermediaries. The strength of one's connections and industry expertise are crucial for uncovering high-quality deals. Continuing to refine these approaches and staying abreast of industry trends is essential for maintaining a competitive edge in the private equity space. Join Black Executive Men Capital Network to connect, collaborate, and advance your career in a community that values excellence. 🫱🏿🫲🏿 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gGpmX_rz #BlackExecutiveMen #PrivateEquity

"How many times can you be told that you are a loser? The answer is almost infinite, 😂" - Steve Schwarzman, Blackstone CEO. In an interview with Stanford Graduate School of Business, he shared his experience starting the Blackstone company and receiving about 450+ of rejections. He shed light on how to take rejection on the positive spectrum rather than as an excuse to demotivate ourselves. You may watch the attached link to listen to the rest of the interview. In case you're not familiar, Blackstone is a private equity company based in the US. As of today, it is the biggest private equity firm globally with about US$1 trillion assets under management (based on Q4 2023 report which makes it the first private equity manager to surpass that milestone) 🤯. Like other private equity funds, Blackstone enters an investment partnership with a company where Blackstone would buy and manage it before selling it. Leveraged buyouts (LBO) is typically one of the strategies to do this where the private equity uses big amount of borrowed money as a leverage for the target company buyout. Private equity is often categorised as alternative investment which is opposite to conventional investment (e.g. bonds, stocks, cash) and commonly limited to accredited and qualified investors. Link to the interview: https://lnkd.in/g_SeZH39

Not long to go now! The calendar is filling up quickly and very excited to be meeting everyone next week. If you would like to have a confidential conversation around your teams hiring plans for the rest of the year, or an update on the market, please drop me a message to set up a meeting! #SuperReturn #Conference #PrivateEquity #PrivateCredit #US #EMEA #Investments #PrivateMarkets

Michael Louis, Vice President, M&A Strategy at BIC has been appointed to the speaking faculty for the upcoming M&A Conference at the University of Chicago Gleacher Center, which is hosted by the Transaction Advisors Institute. A few of the questions he will be addressing: - When should M&A teams begin conditioning stakeholders around a transaction? - How are the most effective deal teams navigating a range of polarizing issues, engaging with policy influencers, and anticipating protectionist dynamics? - Are there clever ways to structure deals to absorb regulatory uncertainty, address labor impacts, aligning with institutional investors, and head-off activist sentiment? - What are the current best practices for M&A specific multidisciplinary communications. We're going to talk about what's new, what's different, and what's clever so we can help our members improve their M&A process and the performance of future acquisitions. 🔗See the full agenda: https://hubs.li/Q02wPRNj0 #mergersacquisitionsdivestitures #mergersandacquisitions #corporatedevelopment

🔍 **Investing in Your PE Career: Creating Networks, Building Personal Brands, and Harnessing Optionality** Unlock your path to a lucrative Private Equity career. In "Investing in Your PE Career," we explore how strategic networking, building personal brands, and leveraging PE conferences like BlackmoreConnects can lead to high-stakes opportunities and immense financial growth. 📈 Private Equity (PE) is a profession requiring strategic career investment, offering far greater financial rewards than traditional W2 roles. A CEO with a 10% equity stake in a $100 million company could earn $10 million upon exit, aligning their success with the PE firm's goals. 📖 Learn more about the article here: https://buff.ly/4gdrVYC 💼 Discover more about Blackmore Partners: https://buff.ly/42iNmB3 📅 Have questions? Schedule a meeting with our Director Chris Melton here: https://buff.ly/3GyVOBY #PrivateEquity #Investment #ExecutiveRoles #BlackmorePartners #PEOpportunities

🔍 **Investing in Your PE Career: Creating Networks, Building Personal Brands, and Harnessing Optionality** Unlock your path to a lucrative Private Equity career. In "Investing in Your PE Career," we explore how strategic networking, building personal brands, and leveraging PE conferences like BlackmoreConnects can lead to high-stakes opportunities and immense financial growth. 📈 Private Equity (PE) is a profession requiring strategic career investment, offering far greater financial rewards than traditional W2 roles. A CEO with a 10% equity stake in a $100 million company could earn $10 million upon exit, aligning their success with the PE firm's goals. 📖 Learn more about the article here: https://lnkd.in/g7-ERSCf 💼 Discover more about Blackmore Partners: https://buff.ly/42iNmB3 📅 Have questions? Schedule a meeting with our Director Chris Melton here: https://buff.ly/46DZD46 #PrivateEquity #Investment #ExecutiveRoles #BlackmorePartners #PEOpportunities

🔍 **Investing in Your PE Career: Creating Networks, Building Personal Brands, and Harnessing Optionality** Unlock your path to a lucrative Private Equity career. In "Investing in Your PE Career," we explore how strategic networking, building personal brands, and leveraging PE conferences like BlackmoreConnects can lead to high-stakes opportunities and immense financial growth. 📈 Private Equity (PE) is a profession requiring strategic career investment, offering far greater financial rewards than traditional W2 roles. A CEO with a 10% equity stake in a $100 million company could earn $10 million upon exit, aligning their success with the PE firm's goals. 📖 Learn more about the article here: https://buff.ly/4gdrVYC 💼 Discover more about Blackmore Partners: https://buff.ly/42iNmB3 📅 Have questions? Schedule a meeting with our Director Chris Melton here: https://buff.ly/3GyVOBY #PrivateEquity #Investment #ExecutiveRoles #BlackmorePartners #PEOpportunities

Brian Leung, General Counsel at Vox Media has been appointed to the speaking faculty for the upcoming M&A Conference at Cornell Tech New York City, which is hosted by the Transaction Advisors Institute. A few of the questions he will be addressing: - How are M&A teams evaluating creative alternatives to secure retention of the target’s leadership, including equity rollovers, contingent consideration, and employment agreements with deferred compensation? - Is there a goodwill threshold? - Can entities be bound by non-competes? - How are non-disclosure agreements, non-solicitation agreements, and various IP agreements changing to provide de facto retention elements as non-competes lose their strength? We're going to talk about what's new, what's different, and what's clever so we can help our members improve their M&A process and the performance of future acquisitions. 🔗See the full agenda: https://hubs.li/Q02HGcRl0 #mergersacquisitionsdivestitures #mergersandacquisitions #corporatedevelopment

"Live from the Global Secondaries Summit! 🎤 Join Michael Joyce from Isomer Capital as he moderates an exciting panel featuring top industry experts: Alan Vaksman, Founding Partner at Launchbay Capital Olav Ostin, Managing Partner at TempoCap Jamie Quinn, Principal at NewView Capital Alana Karmeinsky Moles, Vice President at StepStone Group We're diving deep into Technology, Infrastructure, and Real Estate Secondaries: 💡 How are they priced? 🛠 What skillsets are needed? 🌍 Exploring Infrastructure, Real Estate, Private Credit, and Venture. Plus, a key question: What similarities exist between PE and non-PE markets, and what makes them unique?