The execution gap: the variance between modeled assumptions and actual outcomes in Private Equity carve-outs.

Most carve-out diligence underestimates complexity. Separation costs exceed IC models. TSAs extend. Value creation stalls while the business unpicks itself from the seller.

We're quantifying the gap.

The 2026 PE Carve-Out Performance Benchmark will publish the first independent analysis of how PE-backed carve-outs actually perform against pre-deal assumptions - across timing, cost, operational disruption and value creation delay.

Contribute your experience. Get the findings first.

The survey takes 3 minutes. All responses are anonymous. Contributors receive the full benchmark report when it publishes in Q2 2026:

https://larkhill.typeform.com/2026CPB