Private Equity

Incremental value through aggregation

Private equity firms increasingly recognize the costly impact to portfolio company EBITDA now exerted by highly volatile energy prices, and that the impact of energy price volatility is minimized by applying appropriate risk management techniques with operational planning and energy procurement. At Acclaim we deliver value to portfolio companies by providing solutions, systems and expertise to properly manage energy costs. In some cases we can leverage this value across the investment portfolio through appropriate service aggregations, resulting in reduced energy prices and enhanced contract flexibility.

Deal structures consistent with risk tolerance

At Acclaim we develop and apply deal structures for energy supply that are consistent with a client's appetite for risk, the unique load characteristics for each client facility and the shape and position of the “forward curve” for energy. In this manner, we help the client methodically capture opportunities in favorable market environments and protect budgets in unfavorable markets.

Web-based platform facilitates data capture, analysis and benchmarking

Private equity firms and their portfolio companies can utilize Acclaim's web-based platform, Powerviews^™ to capture utility bill data components, such as energy consumption and costs, over time for each location. The analytical capabilities of Powerviews^™ allows benchmarking of usage, cost and energy intensity across a range of locations. Such benchmarking can be extremely useful in the identification and sharing of energy management best practices across portfolio companies or facilities within a single portfolio company.

Energy professionals who speak your language

Acclaim's private equity practice is organized in a matrix approach, with seasoned energy risk and deal structuring professionals working in concert with veterans of the capital markets. Our team understands the energy side of the equation and the methods in which a private equity firm does business and perceives value. Acclaim brings a pragmatic, tested framework to each situation from which it tailors a solution for each portfolio company. Our professionals have substantial experience in both the U.S. wholesale and retail energy markets.

To understand in greater detail the scope of services we provide to Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies, click here.