In today’s rapidly evolving economic landscape, companies may face financial, managerial, or technological challenges threatening their competitiveness and long-term viability. This thesis investigates the role of private equity as a strategic tool for reviving distressed businesses, with a particular focus on corporate turnaround investments. The study examines how private equity funds contribute to restructuring processes by providing not only financial resources but also essential managerial expertise and operational strategies. Special attention is given to the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), a key figure in coordinating and implementing the recovery plan. The theoretical framework is then applied to a hypothetical case in the automotive industry, highlighting the stages of intervention, management challenges, and strategic opportunities for competitive repositioning.
In un contesto economico in continua evoluzione, le imprese possono trovarsi ad affrontare crisi di natura finanziaria, gestionale o tecnologica, che rischiano di compromettere la loro competitività e sostenibilità sul mercato. Questa tesi esplora il ruolo del private equity come strumento di rilancio per imprese in difficoltà, con particolare attenzione agli investimenti di turnaround aziendale. L’elaborato analizza il contributo dei fondi di private equity nel processo di ristrutturazione, evidenziando le risorse finanziarie, le competenze manageriali e le strategie operative che essi apportano. Un focus specifico è dedicato alla figura del Chief Financial Officer (CFO), attore chiave nel coordinamento e nell’attuazione del piano di rilancio. Attraverso l’elaborazione di uno scenario ipotetico nel settore automobilistico, i concetti teorici vengono applicati a un caso pratico, approfondendo le fasi di intervento, le criticità gestionali e le opportunità di riposizionamento competitivo.
PRIVATE EQUITY E TURNAROUND: STRATEGIE DI INTERVENTO E RUOLO DEL CFO IN UNO SCENARIO DI CRISI NEL SETTORE AUTOMOTIVE
BAGGIO, GIOELE
2024/2025
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In today’s rapidly evolving economic landscape, companies may face financial, managerial, or technological challenges threatening their competitiveness and long-term viability. This thesis investigates the role of private equity as a strategic tool for reviving distressed businesses, with a particular focus on corporate turnaround investments. The study examines how private equity funds contribute to restructuring processes by providing not only financial resources but also essential managerial expertise and operational strategies. Special attention is given to the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), a key figure in coordinating and implementing the recovery plan. The theoretical framework is then applied to a hypothetical case in the automotive industry, highlighting the stages of intervention, management challenges, and strategic opportunities for competitive repositioning.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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