In the intricate world of Private Equity (PE), value creation is the holy grail. Firms constantly seek overlooked or untapped avenues to enhance the worth of their portfolio companies, ensuring a robust ROI. A potent yet sometimes underestimated tool in this value creation arsenal is the procurement function. Here’s how PE firms are harnessing procurement […]
Mergers and acquisitions are complex, transformative events. One of the pivotal junctures in this intricate dance, especially in spin-offs, is the procurement contract transition. As businesses seek to streamline, enhance efficiency, and extract maximum value, there’s a rising star that stands out in addressing these challenges: Intuitive Edge. The Landscape of Procurement Contract Transition From […]
CHALLENGE Newco, a dynamic organization on the verge of independence from its parent company, faced a critical challenge. As the close date approached, Newco was confronted with the daunting prospect of losing access to a full procurement department. This impending transition created a substantial gap in their ability to effectively onboard new suppliers and manage […]
CHALLENGE A prominent company in the cable industry faced a significant challenge in its procurement process. The company utilized over 30 lengthy and convoluted contract templates for their procurement activities. This cumbersome approach led to administrative difficulties, prolonged negotiations, and an overall inefficient contracting process. The company recognized the need for a more streamlined and […]
CHALLENGE A multi-national equipment manufacturer and services Company had accumulated numerous suppliers and did not have sufficient contract language to cover rigorous customer requirements, government regulations and its code of conduct leaving them wide open to risk and disputes. SOLUTION Our personnel used a methodical and organized strategy as follows: thoroughly reviewed largest and most […]
CHALLENGE Company A was negotiating a $2B managed services deal with its customer, Company B, and as a result needed to prepare to acquire a large number of supplier contracts from Company B. Company A had to “take over” the supplier contracts, but had no idea what terms were originally agreed to and what risks […]
CHALLENGE Company A, a multi-billion dollar technology company, intended to sell one of its technologies called RADIANT. Company A had hundreds of vendors that were an integral part of completing a purchase of RADIANT. Once a buyer came to the table, Company A had obligations to separate, assign or complete certain contractual steps forward in […]
Introduction In the complex landscape of corporate restructuring, spin-offs stand out as both an opportunity and a challenge. A spin-off, by nature, involves carving out a section of an existing entity to create an independent company. While this process has many facets—ranging from strategy to human resources—one of the most critical aspects often overshadowed is […]
The Solution for Complex Contracts Projects Managing high volume contracts projects in a large corporation is complex and time consuming. There are many moving parts requiring the need to adapt quickly to changing business needs and unforeseen complications. All this must unfold while nurturing relationships to ensure the success of the transition and set the […]
M&A+, Fostering Trust, Removing Risk and Creating Value During the Merger & Acquisition Process” is for anyone with an interest in or heavily engaged in the pre-close process when there are numerous vendor contracts to transition. This includes corporate transition teams, private equity professionals, legal and procurement teams, all of whom have a stake in […]
