Overview
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) services refer to the professional support provided to companies in the process of merging with or acquiring another company. These services involve a range of activities, such as financial analysis, due diligence, negotiating and drafting of agreements, and post-merger integration.
We offer M&A services and work with companies to evaluate potential acquisition targets, identify synergies, and conduct financial analyses to help them make informed decisions. We also provide guidance on the structuring of deals and negotiating favourable terms with the other party.
In addition to providing advisory services during the M&A process, we also help our clients navigate the legal and regulatory requirements involved in acquiring or merging with another company and work closely with legal counsel to ensure that all relevant laws, regulations, and compliance issues are addressed and properly documented.
Overall, our M&A services are crucial for companies that are looking to grow their business through strategic acquisitions and partnerships. With our support and guidance, companies can make informed decisions, navigate complex regulations, and successfully complete mergers and acquisitions that help them achieve their growth and expansion goals.
Approach
Achieving ‘real’ business synergy that mergers and/or acquisitions offers is our main goal via planning, analysis and execution monitoring of critical decisions. it involves the following key steps:
- Define the objectives: The first step is to define the objectives of the merger or acquisition. The objectives may include increasing market share, expanding into new markets, acquiring new technologies, or gaining access to new customers.
- Identify and evaluate potential targets: The next step is to identify potential targets that meet our client’s objectives. Once potential targets have been identified, we will evaluate the targets based on their financial performance, market position, synergies, and other factors.
- Develop a business plan: After identifying a potential target, we will develop a business plan. The business plan will include the goals of the merger or acquisition, the financial structure of the deal, and the integration plan for the two companies.
- Conduct due diligence: Due diligence involves a thorough examination of the target company’s financial statements, operations, legal obligations, and risks. This is an important step to ensure that the deal is financially sound and that there are no potential liabilities that could negatively impact the acquiring company.
- Negotiate the deal: After completing due diligence, the next step is to negotiate the terms of the deal. This includes negotiating the purchase price, payment terms, and other terms of the agreement.
- Confirm financing: The acquiring company must confirm the financing for the deal. This includes obtaining financing from banks or investors or raising capital/etc.
- Obtain regulatory approval: Many mergers and acquisitions must obtain regulatory approval from government agencies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)/etc. It is important to comply with all regulations to avoid legal issues.
- Integrate the two companies: After closing the deal, the acquiring company must integrate the two companies. This includes combining the two companies’ operations, systems, and cultures to achieve the goals of the merger or acquisition.
Main objectives
- Achieving the synergy of cost savings
- Economies of scale
- Improved market reach/visibility
- Improved brand awareness and
- Creating the right cultural fit to propel the new entity.
- Analyse the attractiveness and sustainability of the target/merged business model and its context
- Evaluate future cash flows and financial forecasts of the target/merged entities
- Identify and flag potential risks to increase the success rate of the merger or acquisition
Overall, it’s important to follow a step-by-step approach during mergers and acquisitions to ensure that the deal is financially sound and that the two companies can work together successfully.
