Private EquityMeeting the evolving needs of the industry with a tailored approachThe private equity industry is evolving. As it changes, the types of services firms require expand to address new opportunities and challenges.What remains unchanged is the overall goal to create value, which goes beyond the investment cycle to portfolio and fund support. Ernst & Young’s Private Equity practice offers a tailored approach that encompasses the distinctive needs of private equity funds, their M&A process, investment stewardship and portfolio companies' performance while addressing market, industry and regulatory issues. Our global network operates through five Areas: Americas, EMEIA (Europe, Middle East, India, Africa), Far East, Japan, and Oceania. Each Area has a dedicated private equity practice with professionals across advisory, assurance, tax and transactions. This approach enables us to meet the needs of private equity firms and their portfolio companies worldwide from fund formation and back-office support to acquisition, ownership and exit. | Private equity roundup - Africa See some of the factors that are driving PE’s rapidly increasing interest in Africa — from the already established and growing market of South Africa, to the frontier markets such as Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya. PE firms are attracted to the region’s high growth rates and nascent shift from commodities and agrarian-based economies to consumer economies, driven by a growing middle class. See more (pdf, 1.1mb) . PE opportunities in emerging markets Geographic diversification is increasing and PE firms continue to look to the emerging markets for investment and growth opportunities. What successful strategies are global PE firms implementing in emerging markets like China, India, Brazil and Africa? Find out here. Global private equity watch 2012 Capitalizing on opportunities in turbulent times requires agility and entrepreneurial management. With a highly flexible model, PE is ideally suited to today’s environment, and the industry is already evolving to capitalize on future opportunity. See which behaviors are instrumental for success. December 2011 private equity backed IPO market Global IPO markets started strong in 2011, but new issuance dropped midway through the year. Despite this, PE-backed deals accounted for 24% of the global proceeds raised in 2011, the highest percentage on record. Find out what’s on the horizon for PE in 2012 and beyond. Asia Pacific private equity outlook Private equity investors are increasingly ramping up activity in Asia Pacific by opening offices, raising capital and executing transactions. And for those struggling to find yield in traditional markets, Asia Pacific may provide a world of opportunity. What can you expect for 2012 and beyond? We offer plenty of insights. How do private equity investors create value? Private equity exits continue to out-perform public companies — even in difficult times — across most sectors and regions. In this study of European PE exits, our research shows that while the macro-economic outlook remains uncertain in Europe and beyond, PE involvement creates lasting value throughout economic cycles. See how. Global private equity watch 2011 is expected to be an active year for PE. Firms that can successfully drive continued value creation in the portfolio, execute a defined investment strategy and create a professionalized back-office function will emerge as the winners of tomorrow. Discover what’s on the horizon for key PE markets worldwide. |
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