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The U.S. pet industry has reached 158 billion dollars in annual spend and continues to show resilient growth, creating powerful opportunities for retailers and investors across categories from food and treats to health and wellness services. Our latest spotlight explores key trends, including premium and natural products, tech-enabled experiences, and a rapidly consolidating grooming and boarding sector that remains highly fragmented. Learn more in our detailed report: https://ankura.co/4uSI0te #Ankura #PerformanceImprovement #PetIndustry #RetailTransformation #MergersAndAcquisitions

ERP transformation is rarely just a technology exercise. It is a data challenge. Following a multi-entity merger, a private equity–backed software company needed to consolidate six legacy accounting environments into a single ERP platform, while ensuring the data was clean, auditable, and aligned to a unified operating model. In this case study, we highlight how Ankura helped deliver a structured, controlled migration that not only met a critical cutover deadline but also improved data integrity and created a scalable foundation for future growth. Read the full case study: https://ankura.co/4dTB7C8 #ERP #DataMigration #PrivateEquity #FinanceTransformation

Revenue cycle pressures continue to intensify as healthcare organizations look to improve cash flow, reduce denials, and drive operational efficiency. Members of Ankura’s Rapid Revenue Cycle team will be attending the HFMA Wisconsin Spring Conference May 21st – 22nd, where we’ll be sharing how we help providers identify inefficiencies, improve processes, and implement data driven solutions to optimize performance across the revenue cycle Catch our session, “The New Revenue Cycle Playbook: Blending Proven Practices with AI-Powered Innovation” to hear Ryan Christine, CHC, CRCR and Sarah G Hull, FHFMA explore how automation and AI are transforming core RCM processes, from patient access through denial management, helping organizations improve accuracy, accelerate cash flow, and reduce avoidable delays. Register today to learn more! https://ankura.co/4uhQdqR #RevenueCycleManagement #HealthcareConference #Automation #Ankura

Pricing and contracting complexity continues to intensify across the life sciences industry, from evolving 340B dynamics and drug pricing transparency to increasing pressure on government pricing and commercial contracting strategies. Ankura is proud to be a sponsor of the Life Sciences Pricing & Contracting USA, May 18-20 in Philadelphia, where industry leaders come together to address these challenges head-on. Our Healthcare & Life Sciences team helps organizations navigate this environment with confidence, delivering practical solutions across pricing compliance, transparency reporting, contract optimization, investigations, bona fide service fee determinations, FMV support, and advanced data analytics. Visit Ankura at Booth 20 to connect with our team, learn how we help clients turn regulatory complexity into actionable strategies, and hear our recommendations for the best cheesesteak in Philly! If you haven't already secured your spot, register using code 26ANKURA10: https://ankura.co/42GF9rm #LifeScience #PricingContractingUSA ##HealthcareConsulting #Ankura

Sizing is becoming the new strategic fault line for apparel brands as GLP-1 adoption reshapes customer bodies, wardrobes, and demand patterns faster than legacy planning systems can handle. With more than 12% of U.S. adults having tried GLP-1 medications and up to 80% of users expecting to need new clothing, the impact on size curves, inventory, and margins is already here. Learn how Ankura helps brands move decisively at the intersection of data, operations, and execution when market dynamics are changing faster than organizations can adapt here: https://ankura.co/4wD4akM #Ankura #PerformanceImprovement #Healthcare #LifeSciences #Retail #InventoryManagement #GLP1 #Transformation

Cyber risk is no longer a portfolio company issue. It is a portfolio-wide value protection challenge. Yet many private equity firms still lack a consistent way to assess, compare, and govern cyber risk across their investments. Fragmented assessments, inconsistent frameworks, and static reporting create blind spots that can impact diligence, oversight, and long-term value. In this case study, we share how a global private equity firm established a standardized approach to cyber risk visibility across more than 90 portfolio companies, enabling clearer governance, stronger decision-making, and a scalable model for oversight. Read the full case study: https://ankura.co/4dmz9Zy #CyberSecurity #PrivateEquity #CyberRisk #Governance #ValueProtection

Ankura was pleased to join Sidley Austin LLP and clients with a passion for racing at the 2026 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix. The experience underscored what strong partnerships are built on: mutual trust, strategic thinking, and shared momentum.    Sonya Kwon Regina Lee Brooke Hopkins Angela Eavy Andrew Pimlott Robert Bird Brad Lohmeyer Jonathan S. Drage Joao C. dos Santos Alan Dalsass Roy Gallagher Fernando L. Batlle Andrés Chambouleyron #MiamiGP #F1 #Ankura

Ransomware tactics are evolving and not in ways most organizations expect. The traditional model has been clear: if a ransom is not paid, stolen data is exposed publicly. Our CTIX team is now seeing a shift. Groups like Morpheus are moving toward a private sales model, keeping stolen data behind closed doors and monetizing it through controlled access rather than public leaks. This approach preserves value, extends leverage, and changes how organizations should think about exposure and response. Our latest analysis breaks down this emerging trend and what it means for risk, response, and long-term impact. Read more: https://ankura.co/4fjNbhi #CyberThreatIntelligence #Ransomware #CyberRisk #DataSecurity

Redefining the modern PMO starts with shifting its role from a reporting function to an outcomes driven decision engine that keeps strategy tightly connected to execution across the full initiative lifecycle. High performing PMOs prioritize and approve work based on expected value, act as an early warning system by surfacing misalignment and risks in time for leaders to act, and maintain honest visibility so course corrections are made before value is lost. Maturing the PMO means focusing on measurable outcomes over activity, applying just enough governance to support alignment and decisions, and owning value realization by defining and validating ROI from ideation through post delivery benefits confirmation. Ankura helps organizations reposition the PMO as a strategic partner by strengthening portfolio alignment, intake discipline, decision rights, and leadership depth so execution reliably advances enterprise priorities and delivers the outcomes that matter most. Learn more in our detailed report: https://ankura.co/4u9XB7D #Ankura #StrategyAndPerformance #PMO #ProgramManagement #PortfolioManagement #Transformation #ExecutionExcellence #ValueRealization

Ankura, Baker McKenzie and 39 Essex Chambers will host an in-depth panel on ‘Gridlocked: Capacity, Connection Delays and the Disputes That Follow’ at London International Disputes Week (LIDW). Register now to hear from leading legal and technical voices: Ankura Construction Disputes experts, Jeremy Erndt, MBA and Domini Baldwin MRICS MSc BSc FDEng, Kate Corby (Baker McKenzie), Matthew Towner (JA Brooks) and Peter Turner KC (39 Essex Chambers), as they unpack the ‘gridlock’ crisis and examine how it is translating into disputes on the ground. You'll leave with real-world insight into: - What’s triggering complex litigation and arbitration, from expedited construction to capacity constraints - The reality of today’s energy and infrastructure market - The risks lurking behind stalled projects and supply‑chain bottlenecks - Why there is a shift towards more proactive dispute resolution strategies Secure your place: https://ankura.co/4dKiSPy #Ankura #LIDW #Disputes