Friday Night Takeaway: Your culture and people are growing in value

Stone Point Capital edged out rivals, reported to have included Bain Capital, to snap up Amber River. The deal value was undisclosed, but reports have suggested a price tag in the region of £900m. PA published a timely article this week on what PE is looking for in financial advice firms in 2026. Apparently, it's becoming all about ‘cash-flow plus people', which I have to admit was a new term for me, consultants and M&A specialists told PA. In a nutshell, that means that culture – or the less friendly term ‘human resources' – is becoming increasingly important for PE buyers. Con...