A successful strategic acquisition can be an excellent method to grow a business quickly and successfully. Conversely, however, if an inappropriate deal is done, existing shareholder value can easily be destroyed or put at risk.

 

Successful acquisitions are well planned, executed at the right price and strategically fit well in terms of either cost synergies, or, revenue growth.

 

Our expert corporate finance service covers all aspects of advice on acquisitions, including:

 

• A tailored review of the business in order to devise an appropriate acquisition strategy to complement the existing business

• Identification of suitable acquisition targets

• Approaches to potential targets

• Valuation of the target business

• Assessment of the viability of the proposition, in terms of strategic fit, price and funding

• Management of discussions with the vendors and their advisors

• Negotiation of the purchase terms

• Preparation of an Information Memorandum (Business Plan) and work with the management team in the preparation of financial forecasts

• Assessment of the most appropriate sources of finance to fund the acquisition

• Co-ordination of all other professional advisors