The global private equity industry constantly faces new demands and new challenges. The fundraising environment is particularly challenging as some investors approach the asset class with greater caution due to diminishing returns during the global financial crisis. Investors are now looking for better returns at lower costs, and greater transparency.
Although the post-crisis economic recovery has been slow in most developed markets, the private equity industry is cautiously optimistic as banking markets continue to recover. However, high prices for quality assets and likely low economic growth over the medium term in most developed markets will force general partners to work harder and smarter to add value to their portfolios. This will require a better operational understanding of pre-acquisition targets and likely more interventions aimed at increasing value during ownership. Advisors will therefore need to have excellent knowledge of the relevant business sectors and understand businesses in depth from an operational and strategic perspective. In a difficult economic climate, clarity is essential and we are able to provide it to you.
KPMG was the first accounting organization to have a dedicated, multidisciplinary private equity group. Our professionals, leveraging the global expertise of other areas of the business, are ideally placed to help funds meet the challenges of these more favorable market conditions, exploit the opportunities offered by high-growth developing markets and ultimately deliver added value to your investors.
