With Mitt Romney’s past at Bain Capital a part of the recent presidential election, private equity is in the news quite a bit right now. A quick look at the industry:
- Identify 3-5 key goals for a a target/portfolio company to achieve
- Assess the company’s profit potential
- Execute improvements to realize that potential next level value
- Evaluate marketplace position
- Assess management talent
- Maintain capital structures that can withstand setbacks
The list seems like a good list for any business leader.
How would a private equity company assess your company?
