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Interesting article about the resilience and strategic acumen in Texas dealmaking. Discover the factors driving M&A activity in the Lone Star State. #Dealmaking #Texas #Business

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When it comes to compression contracting, the number one opportunity sits at the PE level. By aggregating spend across your PortCo portfolio—especially when you have a standout, attractive asset like a large Permian/Liquids player—you can drive significant cost savings across the board. I’ve seen this strategy deliver incredible results. Working with a Fortune 50 Tech Firm, I helped a smaller business unit struggling to negotiate favorable terms with overseas suppliers. By rolling their negotiations into the larger, high-profile portfolio, we created an irresistible value proposition for suppliers. The result? Millions of dollars in savings for my client. PE firms are uniquely positioned to use this approach, and the benefits go beyond cost savings. Aggregating spend differentiates your buying power in several ways: 1. Logo Usage for De-Risking Revenue: For service providers, associating with a big brand and good credit rating de-risks revenue streams, attracting additional investors. The best PE brands provide the same credibility as companies like ExxonMobil, creating consistent, steady revenue for vendors. As we saw Tuesday in the investor day presentation, this kind of brand association can literally move the stock price. 2. Revenue Diversification: PE firms’ activity across multiple basins helps reduce revenue concentration risk for suppliers, making your contracts even more appealing. 3. Thought Leadership Access: With significant influence at the top of the energy pyramid, PE firms can offer insights that vendors crave. Annual summits or quarterly trend reports are just two ways to add tangible value. Strategic aggregation is a win-win for PE firms and suppliers alike. Ready to explore how this could transform your portfolio? Let’s connect.

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Many in the PE community are cautiously optimistic about a significant pickup in deal activity in 2025. In the current capital markets environment the need for strong value creation capabilities has never been greater. Value creation should be a part of pre and post deal discussions and should be iterative to maximize potential alpha for investors and other stakeholders.

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Interesting reading and solid advice by AlixPartners: The PE industry manages talent in transactional ways, that could -or better- will derail value creation plans. I could write a book about that topic....but who will read it?

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Just released: Alvarez & Marsal's 2024/2025 Energy Compensation Report! This report analyzes compensation arrangements for executives and boards of directors at the largest U.S. exploration & production (E&P), oilfield services (OFS), and clean energy companies. Read the report here: https://okt.to/vGWp4g

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Curious about the latest in the oil and gas industry? Be sure to check out Pat Jelinek's recent interview with Jordan Blum from Hart Energy. Pat shares his thoughts on several topics including the M&A boom, decarbonization efforts, the energy transition, and more. #CERAweek

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For all of the differences between publicly traded and PE-owned companies, there are plenty of lessons that companies from each realm can learn from the other. Learn more in a new article by my colleagues Jordan Brugg and Colin Graham: https://lnkd.in/eJj4Zm_u

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Meet Lara Rhame, Chief U.S. Economist and Managing Director at FS Investments! She’ll be joining Executive Insights to share her expertise on global and U.S. economic development, investment trends and market outlook, as well as facing the complexities of today’s financial landscape. If you are a CEO, CFO or COO looking to gain insights into the current economy, reserve your spot with us today! #Atlantaconference #ConferenceforCEOs #businessexecutives #Georgiabusiness #businessstrategy #leadership

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In the #media and #telecommunications sector, #privateequity investors are eager to get back into the game after being sidelined by higher borrowing costs. Explore PwC's US Deals 2024 midyear outlook to learn what's next for the industry: https://pwc.to/3RL6UtE

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Private equity firms are increasingly recognizing the importance of talent management in driving value creation.  Check out how SCG helps portfolio companies attract, engage and retain the talent they need to accelerate their growth and achieve their mission.

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One of the main reasons for family business failure is challenges with succession. Cambridge Family Enterprise Group (CFEG) has more on the 5 derailers of effective succession. https://lnkd.in/g7PxZHiJ #FamilyBusiness #SuccessionChallenges #BusinessSuccession #LeadershipTransition

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Insightful article on the critical role of talent and culture for value creation in Private Equity

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Be sure to download Citrin Cooperman's Private Company Performance Report that captures the insights of over 1,000 U.S. middle market, private company leaders. I had the opportunity to contribute to the report alongside severeal of my amazing colleagues, sharing some thoughts on cybersecurity. #citrincooperman #cybersecurity

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The private equity sector is picking up pace, yet hiring lags behind. Heidrick & Struggles' John Rubinetti discusses the current state of private equity talent searches and hiring in The Wall Street Journal.​ Read the article here: https://on.wsj.com/4aFbNLp.​ #PrivateEquity #Leadership #PEfirms #HiringTrends

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I’m on another new adventure. After meeting a dozen or more leaders, experts and strategists at FTI Consulting, I knew this was an opportunity to make a big difference in agriculture and beyond. FTI is dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. Interdisciplinary solutions are the only way to address challenges in our rapidly changing world. How may we help you?

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Renewables accounted for nearly half of total deal volume, driven by continued support from the #Inflation Reduction Act and #decarbonization strategies. Learn more in PwC's US Deals 2024 midyear outlook: https://pwc.to/4cxYuOh

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In Part II of BCG’s Low Carbon Benchmark series, we dive into how oil and gas companies can build sustainable, low carbon businesses. As low carbon solutions mature, we’re seeing a shift towards disciplined capital allocation, differentiated return targets, and innovative contracting. By addressing these areas, companies can navigate uncertainty, leverage industry lessons from LNG, and unlock long-term value. https://bcg.smh.re/DR6

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Empathy, focus, and discipline are among the executive leadership traits necessary to overcome uncertain times. Read more insights from my colleague @Fuad Ahmad, CFO and partner @FLGPartners. https://lnkd.in/gdQ8wZYQ #CEOLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #CFOLeadership

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