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One in five CFOs report misalignment with private equity sponsors
A Barton Partnership survey found that 20% of CFOs at private equity-backed companies experience frequent or significant misalignment with sponsors, particularly at businesses generating $100 million to $250 million in revenue. The biggest sources of tension include unrealistic expectations, under-resourced finance teams, and differing transaction timelines, while CFOs increasingly take broader responsibility for operational improvement and value creation.
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