317. Strategic re-underwriting in private equity

Private equity firms are under increasing pressure to create value in a tougher market, with longer hold times and evolving value creation theses. Leading funds are using re-underwriting as a repeatable discipline that supports better decisions across the hold period. Join AD Bhatia, (mckinsey.com/our-people/ad-bhatia) Jason Phillips, (mckinsey.com/our-people/jason-phillips) Hassen Ahmed (mckinsey.com/our-people/hassen-ahmed) and Manuel Fernandez Angulo (es.linkedin.com/in/manuelfernandezangulo?trk=p…) as they unpack the what, when and who of re-underwriting. They share how AI assistance, leaner teams and a systematic approach can help overcome resourcing restraints to place this practice in the reach of every fund.
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