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When to Invest in a Portfolio Company’s Brand?

When to Invest in a Portfolio Company’s Brand?

For most private-equity sponsors, rebranding a portfolio company isn’t particularly high on the list of priorities. But by punting on a rebrand, sponsors are missing a prime opportunity to capture additional performance and value. Done properly, the recasting of a company’s brand can drive employee alignment, new levels of operational performance and higher valuations on exit.