Pacellico
Value creation & operational due diligence

Build the operational plan behind the investment case

We help private equity investors and management teams assess operating performance, quantify improvement potential, and execute value creation plans. From operational due diligence to post-acquisition improvement, we connect growth, margin, and working capital to a practical delivery roadmap.

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The business challenge

Test the upside against what the business can deliver

An investment case is only as strong as its operating assumptions. We assess capabilities and risks, compare improvement scenarios, and quantify the impact on revenue, cost, and working capital. The result is a prioritized plan with clear assumptions, resource requirements, and accountable owners.

Private equity

Before and after acquisition

Connect the investment case, management priorities, and implementation requirements from the start.

Before the deal: operational due diligence

Assess operating capabilities, organizational readiness, and cultural fit. Identify risks to the investment case and establish priorities for post-acquisition improvement.

After the deal: performance improvement

Validate opportunities with management, prioritize the work, and connect near-term actions to the longer-term value creation plan. Then help the team execute it.

When we can help

01

Functions use different business cases

Operations, procurement, sales, and finance use different assumptions and compete for investment without a common basis for comparison.

02

The board sees a recommendation, not the trade-offs

The preferred option is presented without a clear view of alternatives, sensitivities, or execution risks.

03

The growth plan has not been stress-tested

Capacity, supply chain, and site investments rely on averages rather than realistic demand and operating scenarios.

04

Expected benefits disappear during implementation

The value creation plan is not connected to workstream owners, milestones, or operating and financial measures.

Case Studies

Value creation in practice.

See the operating challenge, the work, and the result. Modeled and identified opportunities are labeled separately from implemented outcomes.

Electron microscopy manufacturer case study
$17M–$50.9M
prioritized transformation opportunity

Electron microscopy manufacturer

Analytics, workshops, and value stream mapping quantified working-capital, lead-time, volume, and margin opportunities for the next stage of growth.

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Global building technology manufacturer case study
$27.1M
validated cost-saving opportunity

Global building technology manufacturer

A six-site assessment produced an operating strategy, a quantified roadmap, and a $48.6M net-working-capital opportunity.

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Campus logistics flow study case study
67M
simulated logistics events

Campus logistics flow study

A model tested 195 inputs across 25 realistic scenarios to identify traffic constraints and evaluate mitigation before a greenfield investment.

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How we build the investment case

Decision scope

Define the business question, options, constraints, time horizon, and decision criteria before analysis begins.

Operating baseline

Reconcile operational, sales, and financial data. Make gaps and assumptions explicit rather than hiding them in the model.

Scenario comparison

Compare demand, capacity, inventory, freight, sourcing, and process options on a consistent basis.

Quantified business case

Show the expected revenue, margin, cash, investment, and payback, including the assumptions that drive each result.

Execution risk assessment

Stress-test assumptions and operating limits to identify bottlenecks, dependencies, and implementation risks.

Value realization plan

Connect expected benefits to owners, milestones, operational KPIs, and regular management review.

What you receive

A decision-ready business case, clear priorities, and an action plan that management can own.

  • A quantified assessment of operating opportunities and risks.
  • A prioritized value creation roadmap.
  • A business case covering financial impact, investment, and implementation requirements.
  • A 3–6 month action plan linked to longer-term priorities.
  • Clear owners, milestones, and performance measures.

Measure what changes

Agree on the baseline, targets, and owners before implementation. Track operational progress alongside financial impact, and keep forecast benefits separate from realized results.

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What needs to change to deliver your investment case?

Tell us your priority, what is getting in the way, and when you need to act.

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