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👉Continuation Funds Allow For Medium- and Long-Term Synergy Capture Last year private capital firms sold $62bn of assets into continuation funds an increase of almost 50 per cent on the year before. ft.com/content/02c4c5… ✅By hitting the “pause” button on exits and…

Your Operating Model is the Key to Closing the Strategy vs. Performance Gap According to a @McKinsey article, aligning your operating model with your organization’s unique circumstances can close the 30% gap between strategy and performance. (mck.co/45xJCii) An…

Prioritize Value Creation from Day-One for M&A Success According to @PwC mid-year outlook, M&A success demands early value identification, detailed integration planning and disciplined execution. (pwc.to/4fxEUoe) These are the tenants that Optimatum applies to the HR…

Prioritize Value Creation from Day-One for M&A Success - mailchi.mp/d5597c65bf59/p…

Act now for G&A Control in 2026 while still keeping employees in mind - mailchi.mp/c9ee3edb54a8/a…

✅ Act now for G&A Control in 2026 while still keeping employees in mind ➡️ Bain survey of business leaders found 69% plan to launch a G&A improvement program with 25% starting IMMEDIATELY! Unfortunately, only 13% want to improve employee experience and satisfaction.…

The second article in our three-part series reflecting on Lodging Magazine’s April 2025 edition highlights the rising cost of insurance, yet overlooks the escalating expenses of employer-sponsored healthcare and other employee benefits offered through insurance vendors. Article:…

For dealmakers, the recent volatility in U.S. trade policy has driven the need for more sophisticated, flexible, and protection-oriented deal structures and terms. (themiddlemarket.com/opinion/four-w…) The first line of defense against uncertainty is strategic and comprehensive due…

New Arsenal for Operating Partners to Create and Capture Value - mailchi.mp/1055a24f7954/n…

Is Albertsons going about their $1.5B savings plan the right way? - mailchi.mp/optimatumsolut…

As we continue our exploration of the April 2025 edition of Lodging magazine, one article that stands out is “Inside the Merger Book: What’s Fueling the Consolidation of Hotel Management Companies” by Robin McLaughlin. A key insight from the piece: "Playing offense… In an…

The final piece in our series reviews an article from Lodging Magazine’s April 2025 issue, which notes rising labor costs but focuses on micromanaging labor as a solution. While this can reduce expenses/extract value, we believe strategic HR and benefits management offers a more…

The final piece in our series reviews an article from Lodging Magazine’s April 2025 issue, which notes rising labor costs but focuses on micromanaging labor as a solution. While this can reduce expenses/extract value, we believe strategic HR and benefits management offers a more…

A Forbes article on employee benefits highlighted that 90% of survey respondents consider healthcare a very important benefit, while 60% noted that the quality of employee benefits significantly impacts their decision to remain with an employer. Regardless of macroeconomic…

A Forbes article on employee benefits highlighted that 90% of survey respondents consider healthcare a very important benefit, while 60% noted that the quality of employee benefits significantly impacts their decision to remain with an employer. Regardless of macroeconomic…

Give Portcos the Gift of Growth - mailchi.mp/f6f908388d82/g…

The second article in our three-part series reflecting on Lodging Magazine’s April 2025 edition highlights the rising cost of insurance, yet overlooks the escalating expenses of employer-sponsored healthcare and other employee benefits offered through insurance vendors. Article:…

A recent survey of the 2,500 insured individuals found that 38% delayed care due to rising costs, and of those, 42% said their condition worsened. In 2024, average family coverage premiums rose by 7%, pushing costs 24% higher than in 2019 and 52% higher than in 2014. (KFF…

Local hospital rescued by fast - tracked merger and HR integration. In one of the most high-stakes healthcare integrations we've seen,@optimatumwas proud to support @LawrenceGenHosp (LGH) as it absorbed Holy Family Hospital following @Steward ’s bankruptcy. With just 33 days…

Nearly 98% of mid- to large-sized U.S. employers offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), yet only 4–5% of employees and their households take advantage of these services. Given today’s social and cultural challenges, improving utilization is more important than ever. Why is…