• Emerging Markets Private Equity Association (EMPEA): Robert van Zwieten, President & Chief Executive Officer

• Defining the scope of due diligence and why it is crucial to maintaining and creating value in a portfolio
• Examining the key transaction risks in private equity and how to mitigate these risks
• How can diligence help you identify performance issues and set the foundation for a value creation plan?

Faculty Firms & Presenters:

• EY: Matthew Lee, Partner, Transaction Advisory Services
• EY: Graham Stokoe, Associate Director, Transaction Advisory Services

• What are the key elements in and considerations for a value creation framework?
• What are some leading practices in developing a value creation plan?
• Who should be involved in the execution of the value creation plan?

Faculty Firms & Presenters:

• EY: Sandile Hlophe, Transaction Advisory Services Leader, Africa
• EY: Graham Stokoe, Associate Director, Transaction Advisory Services

• The timeline for exit preparation, and setting the stage for a successful exit
• How do you use the exit planning phase to extract or enhance the remaining value?
• What are some common pitfalls in exiting a portfolio company?

Faculty Firms & Presenters:

• EY: Matthew Lee, Partner, Transaction Advisory Services
• EY: Graham Stokoe, Associate Director, Transaction Advisory Services

• How are industry veterans putting value creation plans into practice?
• What deal structuring tools do experienced fund managers utilize to drive value?
• What are the similarities and differences in diligence and value creation models across different geographies and sectors?
• How can managers get back on track when unforeseen issues arise?

Faculty Presenter:

• The Abraaj Group: Ron den Besten, Managing Director

Interviewer:

• Emerging Markets Private Equity Association (EMPEA): Robert van Zwieten, President & Chief Executive Officer