Exclusive 2026 Analysis & Insights

Every acquisition begins with a compelling investment thesis, ambitious synergy targets, and a clear value creation plan. But when those synergies fail to materialise, the investment case quickly comes under pressure, and with it, the path to EBITDA growth and exit value.

In this candid failure case study, Nick Berry, M&A Value Creation Director at Miryo, shares how an acquisition that was rapidly falling short of its investment thesis was brought back on track when, just six months after close, only 14% of the expected revenue synergies had been achieved.

Through a fundamental rethink of the integration strategy, the business ultimately recovered to deliver 100% of its original synergy targets, while generating 66% of the following year's target before the earn-out had even ended. Nick shares the practical lessons every Operating Partner, deal team, and portfolio executive can apply to prevent value destruction and accelerate post-deal performance.

Download this case study to discover:

• Why revenue synergies so often fail to materialise, even when the investment thesis looks compelling
• The leadership, governance, and integration mistakes that quietly destroy enterprise value after close
• How to build a commercial synergy engine that accelerates EBITDA growth rather than delaying it
• A proven turnaround playbook for recovering underperforming integrations before value is lost

This case study explores why, and, more importantly, what experienced value creation leaders do when an integration begins to go off track. Download your complimentary copy today to learn how to recognise the warning signs of value destruction early, recover momentum, and protect enterprise value before it's too late.

The highest-performing GPs are engineering exit readiness from Day One: building stronger businesses, creating multiple exit pathways, and ensuring they can withstand increasingly rigorous buyer scrutiny.

This executive report explores the practical strategies leading private equity firms are using to improve exit outcomes, including where AI and data are delivering genuine value, why optionality has become the new competitive advantage, and the common mistakes that continue to erode valuations.

Download this report to discover:

• How leading firms are using AI and data to strengthen diligence, improve forecasting, and increase buyer confidence, not simply automate processes
• Why engineering multiple exit pathways from Day One is replacing traditional exit planning
• The seven most common exit preparation mistakes that reduce valuation, delay transactions, and weaken competitive tension

Whether you're an Operating Partner, Value Creation leader, CFO, or portfolio executive, this report provides practical insights into building assets that buyers want to own, not just businesses that perform well on paper.

Download your complimentary copy today and discover how the industry's leading firms are engineering stronger exits in an increasingly uncertain market.

Value creation has never been under greater scrutiny - or greater urgency. Today, private equity leaders must deliver measurable, sustainable EBITDA growth in an environment where exit paths are uncertain, and capital discipline is non-negotiable.

Private equity is undergoing a structural reset. Muted exits, extended holding periods, and increasing LP pressure for DPI have fundamentally changed how returns are generated. Today, value is no longer realised at exit; it is engineered throughout the investment lifecycle.

This report provides a practical, execution-focused guide to how leading private equity firms are embedding exit readiness by aligning operations, data, and strategy to drive measurable EBITDA growth and maximise valuation outcomes. The report also features exclusive insights from one of our sponsors, Codurance. 

Download to learn more about:

• How to embed exit readiness into your 100-day plan, aligning KPIs, governance, and value creation initiatives with buyer expectations from the outset
• How to build true visibility into margin drivers and eliminate "margin illusion" to drive sustainable EBITDA growth
• How leading firms are engineering multiple exit pathways and leveraging data, AI, and the evolving CFO role to maximise exit optionality and DPI

In a market where buyers are more selective and exits are harder to execute, the firms that win will be those that can prove, not just promise, value. Download the report now to see how leading PE firms are preparing for exit.

A major highlight of the event is the depth of case studies being shared by companies, including Beck & Pollitzer, Graphite, Faria Education Group, Deutsche Private Equity, CD&R and more. Case studies offer a rare window into how peers navigate similar challenges, translating real‑world execution into insights you can apply straight away and are not to be missed. 

Download our easy guide today to view all of the case studies taking place at the Value Creation for Private Equity Summit.

In a world where traditional levers are no longer enough, this exclusive report reveals how leading PE firms are rewriting the rules of value creation, across every phase of the investment lifecycle.

As macro volatility, LP scrutiny, and operational complexity intensify, Private Equity firms are under pressure to deliver faster, smarter, and more resilient value. The old playbooks, focused on margin trimming and financial engineering, are no longer sufficient.

This guidebook is your blueprint for the future. Packed with insights from Bain Capital, Blackstone, TPG, and more, it explores how top-performing firms are building dynamic, data-driven, and sector-specific playbooks that drive value from diligence to exit.

From AI-powered procurement and ESG integration to hybrid governance and exit readiness sprints, this guidebook is a must-read for operating partners, transformation leaders, and portfolio executives looking to stay ahead of the curve.

Download the guidebook to discover:

• The New Mandate: Growth, innovation, and transformation over cost-cutting. Discover why the most successful firms are shifting from margin-focused strategies to growth-centric models that prioritise digital acceleration, pricing power, and product innovation.
• Adaptive Playbooks: Tailored by sector, maturity, and leadership capability. Learn how firms are moving beyond one-size-fits-all frameworks to build modular, archetype-driven playbooks that reflect the unique DNA of each portfolio company.
• Real-World Execution: Case studies from carve-outs, SaaS, and healthcare. Explore how firms like AIP, Hg Capital, and EQT are applying operational excellence, workforce transformation, and precision scaling to unlock value in complex environments.
• Future-Ready Strategies: AI, Centres of Excellence, and ESG as value levers. See how leading firms are embedding AI into operating models, institutionalising best practices through CoEs, and turning ESG from a compliance task into a driver of EBITDA and exit multiples.
  

This isn’t just a report. It’s your competitive advantage.

Value creation isn’t a function; it’s a mission-critical capability. Margins alone won’t save you. Real transformation demands a holistic operating model that evolves with the market and scales under pressure.

The PE Value Engine is your definitive guide to building adaptable, execution-ready playbooks across four essential phases: 1. Entry Planning 2. Stabilisation 3. Acceleration, and 4. Exit. Built for operating partners, transformation leaders, and portfolio executives alike, this framework is grounded in real-world practice, not theory.

Download the playbook to discover:

• Phase-based transformation: Learn how to structure value creation efforts across four key stages — from pre-close diligence to exit readiness — with operational precision.
• Execution frameworks that work: Understand how top-performing PE teams align leadership, data systems, and performance metrics to accelerate transformation.
• Playbooks for modern complexity: Discover how to embed resilience, ESG, AI, and GTM strategies into your portfolio companies to stay ahead of disruption and maximise ROI.

Ready to operationalise alpha? Download the Playbook now!

The first 100 days can make or break your investment’s trajectory, and this infographic is your fast-track guide to locking in financial clarity, operational control, and the momentum you need to deliver value from day one.

From sanitising data and securing liquidity in the first 30 days, to launching growth engines and aligning incentives by day 100, this framework equips you to stabilise, optimise, and accelerate without missing a beat. Whether you’re leading a carve-out, integrating an acquisition, or restructuring for growth, this is your guide for transforming potential into performance.

Download now to discover how to:

• Stabilise quickly: Secure clean financial records, lock operational boundaries, and protect liquidity in the first month.
• Link spending to value creation: Ensure every dollar invested fuels growth levers and measurable returns.
• Accelerate with confidence: Launch operational excellence sprints, digital pilots, and incentive plans that drive sustainable performance.
  

In private equity, speed is everything, but trust is the currency. When you're tasked with turning around a distressed asset, the clock starts ticking the moment you step in. This infographic reveals the proven framework used by elite PE professionals to gain trust fast, align stakeholders, and deliver early wins that unlock long-term value.

What You’ll Learn When You Download:

• How to balance rapid cost-cutting with cultural alignment in the first 90 days
• The trust-building signals that matter most to senior management and LPs
• A breakdown of speed vs alignment actions that drive operational clarity and confidence

Whether you're preparing for a carve-out, restructuring, or post-acquisition integration, this is the piece you can't afford to ignore.

With compressed timelines, rising capital costs, and increasing pressure to deliver returns, operating partners and portfolio executives must make bold yet calculated bets on digital transformation. This fact sheet is designed to help PE leaders evaluate the technologies that matter most—those that achieve operational and financial gains aligned with the fund’s timeline and exit strategy.

From data analytics and decision intelligence to generative and agentic AI, this guide cuts through the hype to focus on practical, ROI-driven implementation. It’s not about transformation for transformation’s sake—it’s about unlocking value, mitigating risk, and accelerating outcomes.

Why Download This Fact Sheet?

• Prioritise ROI-Driven Tech Investments: Discover which technologies – like data analytics, agentic AI, and decision intelligence – are delivering measurable EBITDA impact within the holding period.
• Navigate Risk vs. Reward with Confidence: Learn how leading PE firms are evaluating digital transformation bets, balancing innovation with capital discipline to maximise value creation.
• Accelerate Portfolio Performance: Gain practical insights into how tech can streamline operations, enhance decision-making, and drive scalable improvements across your portfolio.

Whether you're optimising a carve-out, scaling a growth asset, or preparing for exit, the right tech stack can be the difference between incremental improvement and exponential value.