
#38 Operational improvement or financial engineering – what truly drives value in Private Equity today?
Operational improvement or financial engineering – what truly drives value in Private Equity today?
Many still believe that a clean financing structure and some multiple arbitrage are enough to unlock value in PE.
Wrong.
In the latest episode of "Mendel talks Finance," I speak with Natalia Meissner about the real engine behind value creation in the PE space - and what that means for today’s CFOs.
What we discuss is a practical map for finance leaders in PE-backed companies:
▶️ Operational excellence is non-negotiable
↳ Whether it’s growth, buyout, or turnaround—real value is created through performance, not tricks.
▶️ The...