February 17, 2026 – Bill Dupee, Transaction Advisory Services Practice Leader and Partner at Aprio, appeared on the Private Equity Value Creation Podcast to share how due diligence can help businesses de-risk transactions and improve outcomes. Bill discussed the importance of understanding a company’s needs at the time of a deal while anticipating where the business is headed.
He highlighted how technology diligence and post-merger integration play a critical role in value creation, addressing both explicit investment costs and implicit change-management challenges. Bill emphasized integrating more business partners, technology, and reporting early to accelerate results and enable firms to move from diligence into execution after close.
Bill also underscored the importance of high-quality information upfront, noting common blind spots such as R&D costs, labor tracking, and disconnected data sources. By building a strong data room and a cohesive story, companies can avoid backpedaling, keep deals on track, and create long-term value.
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