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The Due Diligence Playbook: How Private Equity Pros Navigate Complex Deals

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What does it take for a private equity (PE) firm to transform a target from a deal thesis to a high-performing portfolio asset delivering returns for limited partners (LPs)? What advantages do PE firms have over their corporate counterparts?

In this episode of The Dealist, we unpack the playbook fund managers rely on to evaluate opportunities, manage risk and lay the groundwork for a successful exit — all beginning with rigorous due diligence.

Host Catherine Ford sits down with two seasoned industry experts:

  • Paul Aversano, a managing director at Alvarez & Marsal
  • Michael Hanigan, a partner at Gamut Capital Management

    • Together, they explore how diligence is evolving, how dealmakers are adapting to uncertainty and what strategies top PE firms are using to navigate complex transactions.

    Tune in for insights on:

    • Where the diligence process is getting sharper — and where it’s getting harder
    • How PE teams separate noise from real risk in today's data-rich environment
    • How PE firms build an exit strategy into their earliest deal stages

      • Further reading: The Dynamics of Due Diligence

      Explore our INsights blog for more expert analysis and dealmaking trends. https://intralinks.com/insights

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