Grant Thornton | Behind the transaction

Episode 19 I Private equity in TMT: Investment and value creation strategies

Join us in part one of our Private equity in TMT podcast episode where guests from leading private equity funds address the reasons for private equity interest in the sector. 
 
In the latest episode of ‘behind the transaction’, our Grant Thornton hosts and guests discuss what TMT means in their world and how they make their respective investment and value-creation strategies. We also gain an insight into the different sub-sectors and why TMT is attractive to private equity firms.
 
 

Episode 18 I Advising across the transaction lifecycle: preparing for a sale

Tune in to our first episode of our 'Transaction Lifecycle' mini series, as part of our 'Behind the Transaction' podcast, to learn about the process of selling a business and the preparation involved. 
 
As a business owner thinking of selling your business, there are various things you can control and do to give yourself the best chance of a successful transaction. Over the course of the episode, we hear from our Grant Thornton experts their wisdom when it comes to selling a business, the options and considerations when it comes to types of investment and transaction.
 

Debt market H1 2024 review

Join us for our update on the debt markets. You’ll hear our review of H1 and expectations for the second half. 
In this episode George Fieldhouse, Head of CFA Debt Advisory, is joined by his colleagues in the team: Adam Hughes, Director, and Amy Wright, Associate Director, to review H1 from a debt market perspective and how the landscape has changed. They’ll discuss the improvement in credit markets and outlook for borrowers, and share some views on H2.

Episode 16 | Facilities management industry spotlight

Listen to our latest ‘Behind the Transaction’ podcast episode to stay informed on M&A in the facilities management sector.
In this episode, Usman Malik, Partner and Head of our Business Services Sector, Chris Sharpe, Transaction Advisory Partner, and George Fieldhouse, Head of Debt Advisory, join host Felicity Bown to discuss their insights into deal activity in the facilities management sector. You'll learn why the sector has been particularly buoyant, why it’s attractive to lenders, and the key diligence priorities in a transaction.

Episode 15 I H1 private equity market review

Listen to our ‘Behind the Transaction' podcast episode to hear our panel of Grant Thornton experts reflect on the private equity market performance in the first half of 2024.
Tune in to the full episode to learn about the sectors receiving the most interest from private equity, the political and economic factors that may impact market trajectory, and our predictions for the private equity landscape in the coming months.
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IPO readiness - Preparing for an IPO

From compliance and financial preparations to operational and strategic considerations, we discuss critical components required to navigate the IPO journey successfully. Join our experts Ciara Donnelly, John Panteli, Danial Zulkefli and Jamie Barklem as they provide key insights and expert perspectives on what it takes to prepare for life as a public company.

Episode 13 | Hybrid capital funding unveiled

Join us to explore hybrid capital funding as part of our ‘debt market’ series.
Hybrid capital offers a bespoke source of funding for businesses that spans debt instruments and equity. George Fieldhouse and Adam Hughes, from our CFA debt advisory team, discuss the use of hybrid capital and its benefits and challenges, including how this tool's flexibility can support businesses.

Episode 12 | The impact of emissions and greenhouse gases on deal value

In this episode, we delve into the impact of emissions and greenhouse gases on deal value. An important topic to deal makers out there as nearly every business will have some sort of emissions impact. Our experts break down the complexities and nuances of this issue, shedding light on how environmental considerations can significantly influence the valuation and success of deals in today's landscape.

Episode 11 | Private Equity in Healthcare

Listen to our ‘behind the transaction’ podcast episode to understand the private equity landscape in the healthcare sector.
Humza Khan is joined by Peter Jennings, Partner, Head of Healthcare, and guests from leading private equity funds - Apposite Capital, Livingbridge, and Queen's Park Equity - to discuss why there's so much interest in the healthcare sector. Tune in to the full episode to learn about the subsectors receiving the most interest from investors, the surge of tech-enablement in this space, and our guests’ respective value-creation strategies.

Episode 10 | People in deals: the planning phase

This series brings you a deeper understanding of the human side of deal-making and shows how it drives the success of a transaction.
Join us as we explore how understanding the impact of a transaction on employees and stakeholders can make or break a deal. Hosted by Harry Gabriel, we'll hear from industry experts Katie Nightingale, Adrian Swarbrick, and Chris Tysoe, who have first-hand experience navigating the complexities of integrating people into the planning process.