KPS Capital Partners

Aggressive reduction in labor costs, supplier payments, and operational expenses.

operational consolidation is a common PE tactic.

Selling off valuable assets like real estate while leasing them back at high rates.

Layoffs and hiring freezes to reduce labor costs.

Extending payment terms and renegotiating contracts to extract cash from suppliers.

deferred maintenance is a common PE tactic.

Raising prices to improve margins and fund debt payments.