Private Equity Perspectives

2026 Private Equity Value Creation Index

Discover insights from 550+ global leaders on M&A execution, AI adoption and priorities for 2026.

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The Hardest Part of AI Transformation Isn’t the Technology

AI transformation is a human challenge, not just a tech one. Discover why leadership and change management define AI success in PE.

Rakhi Williams
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$150 Million Cost Optimization of a Leading Managed Cloud Service Provider

FTI Consulting experts helped optimize costs for a leading cloud service provider, saving more than $150M+ in total run-rate opportunities.

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Tax Structuring for Cross-Border Acquisition

FTI Consulting helped a U.S. PE fund acquire a UK-headquartered business, delivering a tax-efficient structure and post-close reorganization.

Melissa Wichman
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  • 2026 Private Equity Value Creation Index

  • The Hardest Part of AI Transformation Isn’t the Technology

  • $150 Million Cost Optimization of a Leading Managed Cloud Service Provider

  • Tax Structuring for Cross-Border Acquisition

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    Accelerate returns. Realize value faster.

    Hold periods are stretching. Exits are more challenging. The most successful deal and operating teams start earlier, move faster and link diligence to exit to unlock and capture value. We help private equity firms and portfolio companies accelerate value creation across the entire deal lifecycle, building velocity at every stage.

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    Increasingly, value creation starts before a deal closes. From complex carve-outs to emerging investment areas, sharper diligence enables faster decisions and clear execution plans to create value from Day 1.

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    Identify & seize: accelerate value through the hold period

    Delivering on transformation is no longer about setting ambition — it's about disciplined execution with speed and continuity. Outperformers translate initiatives into results earlier and sustain momentum through exit.

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    AI Is Creating a New Performance Tier in Private Equity

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    Quarterly insights to accelerate velocity and maximize deal value.

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    Exit ahead: position for premium valuations

    Premium exits are rarely accidental. As buyer expectations rise, the equity story, and the evidence behind it, shapes whether a deal closes at the right multiple.

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    Operator’s edge: industry intelligence for investors

    Industry context matters. Sector dynamics, regulatory shifts and emerging trends shape how value is created — and how investment decisions are made.

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    Drones: The Next Growth Adjacency for Telecom Operators

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    We help private equity firms and their portfolio companies increase value creation velocity — from pre-deal to exit.

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    2026 Private Equity Value Creation Index

    Discover the value creation levers driving PE outperformance, with insights from 550+ global leaders on M&A execution, AI adoption and priorities for 2026.

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