Darin Facer
Partner & Managing Director, Chicago
PRIVATE EQUITY & INVESTORS
With almost 4,000 PE firms worldwide and nearly a trillion dollars of dry powder on the sidelines, competition for targets is fierce and deals are more complex than ever. Smart decision-making is critical at every stage of the investment life cycle. From performing due diligence to improving portfolio-company performance to maximizing exit value, we collaborate with and enhance management teams. Our financially and operationally savvy professionals are known for their pragmatic and hands-on approach to challenging existing plans, identifying and unlocking sources of value, and evaluating and coaching talent.
MAXIMIZING VALUE CREATION DURING TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY
The PE industry has been greatly affected by global macroeconomic shifts, including short-term disruptions like high inflation, rising interest rates, supply chain issues, and geopolitical tensions. Moreover, long-term changes such as technology advancements, and climate issues have put downward pressure on returns for PE investors. Considering all of those factors, PE leaders and portfolio company executives should be prepared to drive operational efficiency throughout their businesses through a coordinated combination of tactical and structural initiatives that meet the test of today and build the capabilities needed for the future.
LEARN MOREThe PE industry has been greatly affected by global macroeconomic shifts, including short-term disruptions like high inflation, rising interest rates, supply chain issues, and geopolitical tensions. Moreover, long-term changes such as technology advancements, and climate issues have put downward pressure on returns for PE investors. Considering all of those factors, PE leaders and portfolio company executives should be prepared to drive operational efficiency throughout their businesses through a coordinated combination of tactical and structural initiatives that meet the test of today and build the capabilities needed for the future.
LEARN MORE
Facing down the storm: How companies are turning disruption into opportunity
The economy has slowed. Many regions and industries are headed for a recession or at least a downturn—and 35% of executives surveyed by AlixPartners expect a down cycle that lasts three years or more. Inflation is high; interest rates are rising; bubbles are bursting. Uncertainty clouds everything.
So what are you doing about it?
In this high-stakes environment, there are four ways to prepare your company's approach to recession readiness: Tune up financial warning systems; maximize cash generation; use scenarios to discover and create options— scenarios; and act. Continue reading to learn more.
LEARN MOREThe economy has slowed. Many regions and industries are headed for a recession or at least a downturn—and 35% of executives surveyed by AlixPartners expect a down cycle that lasts three years or more. Inflation is high; interest rates are rising; bubbles are bursting. Uncertainty clouds everything.
So what are you doing about it?
In this high-stakes environment, there are four ways to prepare your company's approach to recession readiness: Tune up financial warning systems; maximize cash generation; use scenarios to discover and create options— scenarios; and act. Continue reading to learn more.
LEARN MORE
B2B Sales Teams Can’t Afford to Ignore Midsize Customers
Many large, multinational companies fail to reach and profit from middle-market customers. Yet the opportunity is enormous: In the U.S. alone, middle-market companies purchase more than $6 trillion a year in goods and services. Sellers with a big middle-market customer base can grow along with their clientele.
READ MORE ON HBR.ORGMany large, multinational companies fail to reach and profit from middle-market customers. Yet the opportunity is enormous: In the U.S. alone, middle-market companies purchase more than $6 trillion a year in goods and services. Sellers with a big middle-market customer base can grow along with their clientele.
READ MORE ON HBR.ORG
COMMERCIAL VALUE ACCELERATION
Unlock growth fast
In the face of stalled growth, commercial functions often remain unchanged on the theory that the company can’t afford to disrupt revenue-producing activities. However, with the increasing use of advanced digital capabilities to gain insights and drive value, private equity firms and their portfolio companies are escalating requests for tactical and tangible improvements to their topline, often on accelerated timelines.
READ MOREUnlock growth fast
In the face of stalled growth, commercial functions often remain unchanged on the theory that the company can’t afford to disrupt revenue-producing activities. However, with the increasing use of advanced digital capabilities to gain insights and drive value, private equity firms and their portfolio companies are escalating requests for tactical and tangible improvements to their topline, often on accelerated timelines.
READ MORE
Disruption Matters Podcast: How Private Equity Thrives In a Changing World
A PEI Spotlight series, sponsored by AlixPartners
In a world of constant disruption, how can businesses use today's disruptors as an opportunity for value creation? Leaders from across the private equity industry discuss the disruptive forces impacting the business world and how to navigate the uncertainty they are facing.
LISTEN NOWA PEI Spotlight series, sponsored by AlixPartners
In a world of constant disruption, how can businesses use today's disruptors as an opportunity for value creation? Leaders from across the private equity industry discuss the disruptive forces impacting the business world and how to navigate the uncertainty they are facing.
LISTEN NOW
AlixPartners PE ESG Survey Report
UNLOCKING VALUE: The Imperative of ESG in Private Equity Investments and Operations
The private equity (PE) industry now routinely considers environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues when evaluating prospective acquisitions and making deals. The ESG label has become a political issue—particularly in North America—but industry leaders recognize that companies with strong governance, openness to the best talent, and environmentally efficient processes—whatever label you give those matters—are good prospects, and industry leaders have been acting accordingly.
READ MOREUNLOCKING VALUE: The Imperative of ESG in Private Equity Investments and Operations
The private equity (PE) industry now routinely considers environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues when evaluating prospective acquisitions and making deals. The ESG label has become a political issue—particularly in North America—but industry leaders recognize that companies with strong governance, openness to the best talent, and environmentally efficient processes—whatever label you give those matters—are good prospects, and industry leaders have been acting accordingly.
READ MOREIn The News
Peter Neubacher und Axel Schulte über den beschleunigten Wandel im Rollenverständnis des CFO durch Pandemie und Private Equity.
Read more: PDF
Distressed M&A: not for the faint of heart
Fred Crawford on Bloomberg TV—Preparing for a post-pandemic work environment
See more: youtube.com
AlixPartners’ Stefano Aversa on Businesses Adjusting to a “New Reality” Post COVID-19
See more: youtube.com
CEO Simon Freakley Discusses Retail Restructures on Bloomberg Daybreak Americas
See more: youtube.com
Right liquidity was the concern for clients in coronavirus early stages, says AlixPartners CEO
See more: bloomberg.com
Global Team
With almost 4,000 PE firms worldwide and nearly a trillion dollars of dry powder on the sidelines, competition for targets is fierce and deals are more complex than ever. Smart decision-making is critical at every stage of the investment life cycle. From performing due diligence to improving portfolio-company performance to maximizing exit value, we collaborate with and enhance management teams. Our financially and operationally savvy professionals are known for their pragmatic and hands-on approach to challenging existing plans, identifying and unlocking sources of value, and evaluating and coaching talent.
MAXIMIZING VALUE CREATION DURING TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY
The PE industry has been greatly affected by global macroeconomic shifts, including short-term disruptions like high inflation, rising interest rates, supply chain issues, and geopolitical tensions. Moreover, long-term changes such as technology advancements, and climate issues have put downward pressure on returns for PE investors. Considering all of those factors, PE leaders and portfolio company executives should be prepared to drive operational efficiency throughout their businesses through a coordinated combination of tactical and structural initiatives that meet the test of today and build the capabilities needed for the future.
LEARN MOREThe PE industry has been greatly affected by global macroeconomic shifts, including short-term disruptions like high inflation, rising interest rates, supply chain issues, and geopolitical tensions. Moreover, long-term changes such as technology advancements, and climate issues have put downward pressure on returns for PE investors. Considering all of those factors, PE leaders and portfolio company executives should be prepared to drive operational efficiency throughout their businesses through a coordinated combination of tactical and structural initiatives that meet the test of today and build the capabilities needed for the future.
LEARN MORE
Facing down the storm: How companies are turning disruption into opportunity
The economy has slowed. Many regions and industries are headed for a recession or at least a downturn—and 35% of executives surveyed by AlixPartners expect a down cycle that lasts three years or more. Inflation is high; interest rates are rising; bubbles are bursting. Uncertainty clouds everything.
So what are you doing about it?
In this high-stakes environment, there are four ways to prepare your company's approach to recession readiness: Tune up financial warning systems; maximize cash generation; use scenarios to discover and create options— scenarios; and act. Continue reading to learn more.
LEARN MOREThe economy has slowed. Many regions and industries are headed for a recession or at least a downturn—and 35% of executives surveyed by AlixPartners expect a down cycle that lasts three years or more. Inflation is high; interest rates are rising; bubbles are bursting. Uncertainty clouds everything.
So what are you doing about it?
In this high-stakes environment, there are four ways to prepare your company's approach to recession readiness: Tune up financial warning systems; maximize cash generation; use scenarios to discover and create options— scenarios; and act. Continue reading to learn more.
LEARN MORE
B2B Sales Teams Can’t Afford to Ignore Midsize Customers
Many large, multinational companies fail to reach and profit from middle-market customers. Yet the opportunity is enormous: In the U.S. alone, middle-market companies purchase more than $6 trillion a year in goods and services. Sellers with a big middle-market customer base can grow along with their clientele.
READ MORE ON HBR.ORGMany large, multinational companies fail to reach and profit from middle-market customers. Yet the opportunity is enormous: In the U.S. alone, middle-market companies purchase more than $6 trillion a year in goods and services. Sellers with a big middle-market customer base can grow along with their clientele.
READ MORE ON HBR.ORG
COMMERCIAL VALUE ACCELERATION
Unlock growth fast
In the face of stalled growth, commercial functions often remain unchanged on the theory that the company can’t afford to disrupt revenue-producing activities. However, with the increasing use of advanced digital capabilities to gain insights and drive value, private equity firms and their portfolio companies are escalating requests for tactical and tangible improvements to their topline, often on accelerated timelines.
READ MOREUnlock growth fast
In the face of stalled growth, commercial functions often remain unchanged on the theory that the company can’t afford to disrupt revenue-producing activities. However, with the increasing use of advanced digital capabilities to gain insights and drive value, private equity firms and their portfolio companies are escalating requests for tactical and tangible improvements to their topline, often on accelerated timelines.
READ MORE
Disruption Matters Podcast: How Private Equity Thrives In a Changing World
A PEI Spotlight series, sponsored by AlixPartners
In a world of constant disruption, how can businesses use today's disruptors as an opportunity for value creation? Leaders from across the private equity industry discuss the disruptive forces impacting the business world and how to navigate the uncertainty they are facing.
LISTEN NOWA PEI Spotlight series, sponsored by AlixPartners
In a world of constant disruption, how can businesses use today's disruptors as an opportunity for value creation? Leaders from across the private equity industry discuss the disruptive forces impacting the business world and how to navigate the uncertainty they are facing.
LISTEN NOW
AlixPartners PE ESG Survey Report
UNLOCKING VALUE: The Imperative of ESG in Private Equity Investments and Operations
The private equity (PE) industry now routinely considers environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues when evaluating prospective acquisitions and making deals. The ESG label has become a political issue—particularly in North America—but industry leaders recognize that companies with strong governance, openness to the best talent, and environmentally efficient processes—whatever label you give those matters—are good prospects, and industry leaders have been acting accordingly.
READ MOREUNLOCKING VALUE: The Imperative of ESG in Private Equity Investments and Operations
The private equity (PE) industry now routinely considers environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues when evaluating prospective acquisitions and making deals. The ESG label has become a political issue—particularly in North America—but industry leaders recognize that companies with strong governance, openness to the best talent, and environmentally efficient processes—whatever label you give those matters—are good prospects, and industry leaders have been acting accordingly.
READ MOREIn The News
Peter Neubacher und Axel Schulte über den beschleunigten Wandel im Rollenverständnis des CFO durch Pandemie und Private Equity.
Read more: PDF
Distressed M&A: not for the faint of heart
Fred Crawford on Bloomberg TV—Preparing for a post-pandemic work environment
See more: youtube.com
AlixPartners’ Stefano Aversa on Businesses Adjusting to a “New Reality” Post COVID-19
See more: youtube.com
CEO Simon Freakley Discusses Retail Restructures on Bloomberg Daybreak Americas
See more: youtube.com
Right liquidity was the concern for clients in coronavirus early stages, says AlixPartners CEO
See more: bloomberg.com