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321. M&A integration: PE’s new value creation playbook

Private equity is navigating one of its most challenging value creation environments in years, and winning firms are using M&A integration as a competitive weapon. Brian Dinneen and Matthew Maloney join us to discuss three high-impact integration strategies that leading sponsors are using to overcome these headwinds, based on their recent article. Related insights How private equity is using M&A integrations to overcome headwinds Unlocking full potential: Five practices reshaping PE value creation 2026 Global Private Markets Report: Private equity−clearer view, tougher terrain Beating the odds: How private equity firms can improve exit prospects Transforming value creation in private equity portfolio companies (podcast)Private Capital at McKinsey Support the show: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/mckinsey-strategy-&-corporate-finance/ See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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  321. M&A integration: PE’s new value creation playbook

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  320. The digital twin: Reimagining non-financial risk management

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  319. Why strategy needs mobilization, especially in this moment

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  318. Inside the 2026 CFO Forum: How finance leaders are preparing for what…

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  317. Strategic re-underwriting in private equity

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  316. Your budget is killing your strategy: 4 imperatives for CFOs

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  315. The $106 trillion infrastructure opportunity: Private market outlook

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  314. How to maximize competitive advantage

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  313. Driving value with an investor mindset

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  312. Improving private equity exit prospects

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  311. Proven growth strategies from market leaders

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  310. The CEO's role in transformation

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  309. Five key moves to create value in spinoffs

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  308. From the C-Suite to the boardroom: Christiana Smith Shi on what it ta…

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  306. Transforming value creation in private equity portfolio companies