Guided $5 bn+ AUM PE firm on JV strategy

A consumer sector private equity firm with AUM of $5 billion+ required a robust JV pitch deck and valuation model as part of its strategy to enter the pet foods industry.

• Support to overcome its limited JV structuring expertise, challenges in identifying synergistic partners, and navigate complex multi-regional regulations to ensure timely, growth-driven execution 

• Screening a wide set of potential JV targets and conducting detailed due diligence to identify the most synergistic partnership opportunities 
• Shortlisting a US-based multinational to support the client’s geographic diversification objectives 
• Developing a focused strategic plan, outlining synergies across the supply chain, customer segments, manufacturing operations, and distribution networks 
• Assessing key regulatory requirements across regions and proposed mitigation measures for smoother market entry 
• Creating a comprehensive JV pitch deck, covering governance frameworks, capital structure design, and exit strategy options 
• Building scenario-based financial models, incorporating outcome variations and IRR sensitivity analyses to guide investment decisions 
• Conducting a cost–benefit analysis of warehousing and logistics to validate operational feasibility and optimize the JV setup