Unlocking the Path to Profitability: Navigating the Dynamic Landscape of Private Equity Investments 

Analyzing the deal-making process between private equity firms and target companies, to produce value for the former’s investors.

Private equity deals occur daily and are of significant value, with the average buyout being above $1 billion since 2021. But what exactly are the stages leading up to such a deal? This article will layout the 12 stages, which can broadly be categorized into sourcing, preliminary due diligence, negotiation of terms and valuation, structuring of the transaction, drafting of legal documents, signing and closing the deal, and pos-closing activities, such as integration and management of the acquired company.