How transforming diligence can drive the future of private equity

This episode discusses the evolving landscape of due diligence in a complex and volatile deal-making environment.

In this episode, Geophin George, EY-Parthenon Asean Transactions and Corporate Finance Leader and Wai Kit Lai, EY-Parthenon Asean Private Equity Value Creation Leader, join Luke Pais, EY-Parthenon Asean Private Equity Leader to talk about the evolving landscape of due diligence in a complex and volatile deal-making environment.

As the need for deeper analysis and rigorous stress testing of assumptions becomes paramount, we explore how emerging risks — such as cybersecurity, climate impact and regulatory changes — are reshaping the due diligence process. With the pressure to move quickly in a competitive market, technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics, is playing a crucial role in providing sharper insights into risks and unlocking new avenues for value creation.

Key takeaways:

• The due diligence process is increasingly complex, requiring a thorough examination of various emerging risks, including cybersecurity and regulatory changes.
• Technology, especially AI and advanced analytics, is transforming due diligence by enhancing insights into risks and facilitating faster decision-making.
• Sellers must prepare early to optimize outcomes in today’s fast-paced deal-making environment, aligning their strategies with the evolving expectations of buyers.

Presenters:

• Luke Pais, EY-Parthenon Asean Private Equity Leader
• Geophin George, EY-Parthenon Asean Transactions and Corporate Finance Leader
• Wai Kit Lai, EY-Parthenon Asean Private Equity Value Creation Leader