Industry Specific Solutions

Private Equity Consulting:
When Experience Matters

CBS supports private equity (PE) firms throughout the entire PE ownership life cycle.

With private equity consulting services specifically designed for the private equity landscape, our extensive experience in business acquisition and value creation helps our PE partners achieve and surpass their financial goals, from initial targeting to final divestiture.

Speed and Quality of Work Always Wins

Some say speed wins. At CBS we believe quality of service does, too. Our private equity consultant specialists quickly mobilize industry experts to perform due diligence, identify potential savings and improvement plans, and implement proven, post-acquisition best practices that create shareholder value.

  • Comprehensive support from pre-LOI to divestiture, we deliver immediate value at every phase of ownership 
  • Industry and M&A-certified experts quickly address key issues and propose solutions using their extensive experience and skill sets
  • Focused expertise because we know what we do best and collaborate as needed when additional skills are required for seamless execution
  • Flexible execution depending on your needs; we can partner with your team or lead projects independently
  • Smooth transitions when new or additional resources are needed to maintain operations and implement corrective actions
  • Industrial Businesses 
  • Process Industry 
  • Manufacturing
  • Aerospace and Defense
  • Food and Beverage 
  • Consumer Products

Our Private Equity Consultants Become Part of Your Team

Our reputation is well-recognized—over 80% of our private equity work comes from referrals and repeat business. That’s because we become a seamless extension of your team committed to the same goals.

  • Results-focused, delivering 3–5x ROI annually, with measurable value at EBIDTA improvement
  • Collaborative approach that builds trust between our private equity consultants and portfolio company leadership while keeping private equity firms engaged as needed 
  • Broad range deal support from takeovers– to– optimizations, to transformations, to cultural fit, to mergers, and everything in between

Customized Approach Focused on Your Needs

CBS private equity consulting projects start by aligning with the strategic goal—whether it’s acquiring a business, optimizing a high-performing asset, or transforming a business nearing the end of its holding period. Leveraging the extensive expertise of our PE consultants and specialized practice areas, we develop a tailored plan to address the challenge. Then, we roll up our sleeves and get to work.

  • Understand the challenge and investigate approach options
  • Develop and gain alignment on the approach to solve challenge
  • Implement the process using our “Build it”, “Run it” and “Own it” approach
  • Transfer the ownership to the key stakeholders

Our Private Equity Consultants Deliver the Results you Require

  • Bottom-line savings that are real
  • Unbiased analysis that is quick and unfiltered
  • Better performing business that produces a ROI
  • Temporary staff augmentation with recognizable expertise
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    “CBS delivers measurable results with integrity and compassion, becoming a trusted partner in driving value creation across every phase of ownership.”

    Andrew D. Zacharias, CFA

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