How to align a full executive committee behind the Equity Story ahead of phase two of a competitive sale process?
CONTEXT A European large-cap consumer company was approaching the end of phase one of a sale process run by a global investment bank. The CEO and CFO had led phase one. Phase two would open the business to deep dives and expert sessions, where bidders test the plan directly with each business unit and function […]
How to roll out a new Equity Story to global investors ahead of a unicorn raise?
CONTEXT A large growth equity-backed B2C FinTech had repositioned its equity story ahead of a new private capital raise. The ambition was global: to reach some of the largest investment funds in the US and Asia. As a consumer-facing private company, however, it had no established channel of communication with the international investment community. Its […]
How to reset an equity story after a failed sale process and secure an exit at 15x EBITDA?
CONTEXT A private equity-backed mid-cap healthcare company had built a franchise of pharmacies operating under a common brand in the French market. It combined negotiated supplier terms with a widening range of marketing, digital, HR and scientific services. Led by a newly appointed CEO, the company was preparing for a sale. As a previous exit […]
How to position a founder-led growth business for a landmark IPO on Euronext Paris?
CONTEXT Following an introduction by a global investment fund, a founder-led growth business appointed Accellency two years ahead of its target IPO date to prepare the company and its management team. Three dynamics shaped the positioning challenge: 1. From growth stage to public-market readiness – The move to listed-company status required the leadership team to adopt a […]