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



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



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


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


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


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.
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.
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.



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.
Industry context matters. Sector dynamics, regulatory shifts and emerging trends shape how value is created — and how investment decisions are made.
Trusted by the firms that shape global business — from the PEI 300 to the Fortune 100.
Advisor to 82 of the top 100 Private Equity International (“PEI 300”) firms
Trusted advisor to 95 of the Fortune 100 corporations
Advisor to 99 firms ranked by the American Lawyer Global 100

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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