Private Equity

The Key to Private Equity Success: Strong Financial Oversight and Compliance

  • 2 min Read
  • March 13, 2025

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Ankush Sharma
Ankush Sharma

Ankush Sharma is a seasoned financial expert with over 18 years of experience at Escalon Services. Renowned for his passion for innovation, Ankush has demonstrated a remarkable ability to drive business growth. His extensive career has equipped him with exceptional skills in process improvement, change management, and implementing advanced financial systems. Ankush's dedication to achieving measurable results makes him an invaluable asset to Escalon Services and its clients.

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Private equity deals are becoming larger and more complex, making financial preparation a critical part of the process. Take Novartis’s recent acquisition of Anthos Therapeutics for up to $3.1 billion. This deal, which included an upfront payment of $925 million and additional milestone payments, shows the importance of having financial records in order, ensuring compliance, and identifying risks before negotiations begin. Deals like this highlight the importance of having financial records in order, ensuring compliance, and identifying potential risks before negotiations begin. 

The number of large private equity exits valued at over $1 billion continues to grow. In 2024, the total value of these exits reached $443.7 billion across 160 deals, a 17 percent increase from the previous year. North America played a key role, with mega exit values rising 55 percent year over year to $232.5 billion. The number of exits also jumped 73 percent, from 48 deals in 2023 to 83 in 2024. 

With deals happening at an increasing scale, businesses must be diligence ready. Strong financial oversight, regulatory compliance, and proactive risk management help ensure smoother negotiations and successful transactions. 

Escalon Services’ Private Equity team provides outsourced accounting, finance, and CFO services tailored to the needs of private equity firms and their portfolio companies. Our experienced professionals support businesses with:  

  • Financial Operations: Accurate bookkeeping, financial reporting, and increased EBITDA through error-free financial updates. 
  • Outsourced CFO Services: Financial forecasting and planning, management reporting, board presentations, strategic management analysis, and budgeting. 
  • People Operations: Comprehensive HR support, including hiring, payroll, and compliance management. 
  • Tax Services: Federal and state tax filings, R&D tax credit studies, and compliance alerts to ensure timely filings. 

By partnering with Escalon, businesses can streamline their financial operations, maintain compliance, and be well-prepared for due diligence processes, thereby enhancing their attractiveness to potential investors and acquirers. Our scalable solutions are designed to grow with your business, providing the flexibility needed at each stage of development. 

In conclusion, as the PE landscape continues to evolve with increasing deal sizes and complexities, being diligence-ready is paramount. Leveraging the expertise of Escalon’s Private Equity team can position your business for success in this competitive environment. 

 

 

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