Accelerated Value Management

Early stage commercial due diligence; scoping out the business plan; accelerating change to maximise value in the first 100 days; resolving underperformance; supporting exit strategies.

Accelerated Value Management is a unique service supporting the portfolio businesses of private equity firms through all stages of the investment cycle. It uses the tried and tested methodology of top level business consulting and advisory with access to the strongest networks of deeply experienced interim project managers. It operates worldwide through AshtonPenney Interim (UK) and AC Alpha Management GmbH (Germany).

In most investments there is an imperative to implement change through the rapid rollout or acceleration of the agreed business plan. Usually this is expected through accelerating cash generation and earnings improvement, led by the management team who will often lack the experience or resources to do so, especially in the compressed time scales which most plans envisage.

Furthermore, the risk profile for investors has clearly increased given rising valuations, high gearing and the issues inherent in managed sale processes. Therefore, and understandably, a ‘route map’ that challenges and changes pre-acquisition behaviours through clarity of purpose, measurement and control post deal whilst ensuring that the business is responsive to change or deviation, has immense value.

Accelerated Value Management’s modular approach to project management uses seasoned professionals applying robust methodology. It works hand in hand with management to deliver rapid results, reporting to the board at frequent intervals to ensure that set milestones are achieved within budgets which seriously challenge the pricing of established consultancy firms.