Services

Mergers & Acquisitions

Transaction advisory for mergers, acquisitions and strategic combinations — from target evaluation and valuation through due diligence support and deal structuring to completion.

What this covers

Scope of the engagement.

A brief outline of what an engagement of this kind typically involves.

I

Transaction strategy

Structuring the approach to a merger, acquisition or sale around the objectives of the parties involved.

II

Target evaluation

Financial and commercial assessment of prospective acquisition or merger targets.

III

Valuation & deal structuring

Independent valuation and structuring of transaction terms that both sides can stand behind.

IV

Due diligence support

Coordinating financial due diligence through to completion.

In detail

What the engagement covers.

What the work involves, and the business situations that typically bring it about.

What it involves

  • Transaction strategy and structuring
  • Target identification and screening support
  • Financial and commercial evaluation of targets
  • Valuation for merger, acquisition or sale
  • Due diligence coordination and support
  • Deal structuring and negotiation support
  • Transaction documentation coordination
  • Post-transaction integration considerations

Business situations

  • A business considering an acquisition to accelerate growth
  • A promoter group evaluating a merger with another business
  • A business preparing itself for sale or partial divestment
  • A prospective buyer needing an independent evaluation of a target
  • A transaction requiring structured due diligence before terms are finalised
  • Two businesses assessing the financial logic of a proposed combination

Value. Structured transaction support — from evaluation to structuring — gives both sides of a deal a clearer, more defensible basis to negotiate and complete on.

Who this is for

Where this fits in your journey.

Not sure whether this is the right starting point? Our What We Take On page maps the kinds of businesses and business situations we typically support.

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