WHSmith to TGJones: A High Street Rebrand Without Reinvention
WHSmith’s decision to sell off its entire UK high street business is a significant moment in British retail. The WHSmith high street sale to private equity firm Modella Capital has ended a 233-year run of high street presence and introduced a new and unfamiliar brand: TGJones. For those of us who grew up with WHSmith […]
Stabilisation Services for Private Equity: Protecting Portfolio Value in a Crisis
Private equity firms thrive on turning acquisitions into success stories, but the reality is often more daunting. An alarming proportion of portfolio companies underperform or descend into crisis, threatening investor returns and credibility. Studies have found that the vast majority of PE deals fall short of their plans. One analysis showed that 96% of mid-market […]
Crisis Management for Private Equity Firms
Rapid Turnaround & Distressed Asset Stabilisation In private equity, an underperforming portfolio company can quickly become a full-blown crisis. When that happens, every moment counts. Delays or missteps can significantly erode returns and investor trust. In other words, do nothing and the losses mount; act decisively and you may still rescue the investment. In the […]