Money Maze Podcast 71: David Novak, Co-President of CD&R, On Their Approach to PE and £7.1 Billion Morrisons Buyout
Jul 28, 2022
47:35
David Novak, a 25 year veteran of CD&R, offers a candid perspective on how PE operating models have evolved, the drivers of value creation, and some of the structural advantages PE can offer to private businesses.
He explains the public to private migration, shrinking stock market listings, the impact of technology on decision making for business owners and why family owned businesses decide to work with them.
He discusses investments in SIG plc, the recent purchase of Morrisons supermarkets in the UK, the industry expertise they have developed, some lessons learnt and reasons to be optimistic about the opportunities ahead.
Enjoy more episodes via our Curated Podcast series. Designed for financial professionals, these episodes offer in-depth insights into a range of funds and asset classes. Also available on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.
The Money Maze Podcast is sponsored by Schroders, Bremont Watches, LiveTrade and Mintus.
Please note, Sir Terry Leahy is a Senior Advisor to CD&R Funds. Operating Advisors and Senior Advisors are engaged by CD&R Funds and compensation for Operating Advisors and Senior Advisors is generally borne by the CD&R Funds and/or portfolio companies. Operating Advisors and Senior Advisors are not employees or Partners of CD&R.
He explains the public to private migration, shrinking stock market listings, the impact of technology on decision making for business owners and why family owned businesses decide to work with them.
He discusses investments in SIG plc, the recent purchase of Morrisons supermarkets in the UK, the industry expertise they have developed, some lessons learnt and reasons to be optimistic about the opportunities ahead.
Enjoy more episodes via our Curated Podcast series. Designed for financial professionals, these episodes offer in-depth insights into a range of funds and asset classes. Also available on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.
The Money Maze Podcast is sponsored by Schroders, Bremont Watches, LiveTrade and Mintus.
Please note, Sir Terry Leahy is a Senior Advisor to CD&R Funds. Operating Advisors and Senior Advisors are engaged by CD&R Funds and compensation for Operating Advisors and Senior Advisors is generally borne by the CD&R Funds and/or portfolio companies. Operating Advisors and Senior Advisors are not employees or Partners of CD&R.