Private Equity 360

As previewed at the 2020 Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) Annual Summit, this case study delves into the strategy of "lifting out" a private equity firm's back office and bringing that team into a third-party administrator. National Practice Leader, Bob Woosley discusses this strategy with FD Fund Administration CEO, Thomas DiEgidio, and FD fund Administration Principals, Andrew Huss and Jonathan Haidet who successfully joined the firm as a result of a lift out.

Watch now: https://www.fd-fa.com/videos/private-equity-360-lift-out/

What might be the impact on the mergers and acquisitions environment if Biden becomes President? Further, what might be the impact of a "Blue Wave" if the Senate and the Presidency flips to Democratic control? In this edition of Private Equity 360, we delve into these scenarios with senior FD Tax Partner, LeighAnn Costley and seasoned investment banker, Scott Rhodes with Citizens M&A Advisory.

Watch the video: https://www.fd-fa.com/videos/private-equity-360-a-biden-tax-law-and-the-impact-on-ma/

Litigation finance is a unique niche within the alternative asset space. FD and FD Fund Administration National Private Equity Practice Leader, Bob Woosley had a discussion with Jay Greenberg, Chief Executive Officer of LEXSHARES and attorney, Doug Gruener, Partner with Levenfeld Pearlstein on a topic that applies to investors, portfolio companies, attorneys as well as investment bankers.

Watch this podcast: https://www.fd-fa.com/videos/private-equity-360-what-is-litigation-finance/

Secondary funds have traditionally represented a powerful liquidity strategy for Limited Partners, but how were they affected by the pandemic? Bob Woosley interviews Chris Lawrence, Managing Partner at Labyrinth Capital Partners. Chris further explains the dynamics of secondary funds and breaks down the pandemic timeline in relation to the industry.

To watch this interivew visit: https://www.frazierdeeter.com/webinars/private-equity-360-secondary-funds-and-the-pandemic/

Real estate is one of the hardest hit industries from the COVID-19 pandemic. Bob Woosley interviews two experienced real estate investors for their opinions on the current climate and rising trends in the real estate industry.

FD Fund Administration provides real estate fund administration and additional financial services through Frazier & Deeter's experienced real estate practice. For more information visit our websites, www.fd-fa.com and www.frazierdeeter.com.

The pandemic has presented operational challenges for private equity owned portfolio companies across the country. Bob Woosley interviewed Rick Norvold and Rich Grant of Growth Operators, a company that has been supporting operational needs of private equity owned companies for years.

Watch Now: https://www.frazierdeeter.com/webinars/private-equity-360-operating-in-todays-environment-with-growth-operators/

As businesses are trying to create "Clarity in the Chaos," we invite you to listen to a timely and fascinating conversation with John Hightower, the CEO of Arch + Tower. Arch + Tower has worked with industry leading brands such as: ChenMed, Chick-fil-A, Dolese, Sunstate Equipment; and partnered with the Founder of the Ritz-Carlton to help deliver results in the areas of customer experience, employee experience and operational excellence.

Learn more: archandtower.com

With the world on pause because of COVID-19, what happened to planned mergers & acquisitions (M&A) during this time? Bob Woosley interviews two M&A advisory experts who provide insights on the current marketplace and how different industries were affected.

Guests:

Jim Devlin, Managing Director, DuckerFrontier, [email protected]

Scott Ulnick, Managing Principal, DuckerFrontier, [email protected]

Learn More:

www.duckerfrontier.com

www.fd-fa.com

www.frazierdeeter.com

What is a Quality of Earnings (QofE)? How does it affect a private equity transaction?

Bob Woosley interviews Tim Koch, National Practice Leader, Transaction Advisory at Frazier & Deeter. In this podcast, we discuss common QofE mistakes. These mistakes can make or break a transaction. Learn what you need to do in a QofE and make sure your transaction goes smoothly.

Strap on your combat boots to learn about Zombie Funds, a little known problem facing fund administrators that can color your reputation and waste administrative fees.