
Private equity groups, as well as many strategic acquirers, are simply not in a position to do the sort of fast turnaround, but rigorous strategic and competitive due-diligence that a major business acquisition requires. These companies need the assistance of a experienced professional who can speedily assemble and lead a customized staff of industry veterans and functional experts. Although M&A can be an extremely powerful strategic tool, many firms lack a structured, informed and disciplined approach to corporate development.