How PE Should Support Portfolio Company Acquisitions

Barak Routhenstein, Vice President of Corporate Development at Profile Products

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The collaboration between a Private Equity (PE) firm and a portfolio company during an acquisition is a powerful partnership. Together, they create a synergistic environment where growth and value thrive.

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In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, we will explore insights from Barak Routhenstein, Vice President of Corporate Development at Profile Products, on how PE firms can provide invaluable support to portfolio companies during the acquisition process, setting the stage for success and maximizing value creation.

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Things you will learn:

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How PE firms evaluate potential acquisitions
Relationship between PE and Corporate Development
How to deal with acquisition conflicts
Sustaining support from PE firms
Managing underperforming acquired companies

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Based in Buffalo Grove, IL, Profile Products manufactures and distributes sustainable solutions for water and soil management and plant establishment. Their mission is to help customers create sustainable green spaces through innovative products, technology, and personalized on-site services. Serving industries such as sports fields, golf courses, mining, oil and gas reclamation, construction, and highway projects, Profile offers a wide range of erosion control products, turf establishment products, and soil amendments. Committed to research, development, and education, Profile Products has set many industry standards with their environmentally responsible solutions, including Profile Golf™, Turface Athletics™, and Profile Erosion and Vegetative Solutions.

Industry

Environmental Services

Founded

1997

Website

http://profileproducts.com

Barak Routhenstein

Barak Routhenstein is the VP of Corporate Development at Profile Products, a leader in sustainable soil health solutions backed by New Mountain Capital. With a robust background in buy-side M&A, Barak specializes in building growth strategies, managing M&A pipelines, and overseeing post-close integrations. His career spans roles at a family office in healthcare, a high-volume publicly traded company, and a private equity-backed biotech firm. At Profile Products, he leverages his expertise to drive strategic acquisitions and grow high-growth businesses.