Most regrettable acquisitions constitute due diligence failures. A fundamental problem when studying and investigating a business is the plethora of information obtained, but not sorted, to identify the most essential. That is why you need an advisory firm that understands your needs and is reliable.

We work with venture capital and private equity firms and their portfolio companies ranging in various sizes. Our transaction advisory professionals are trained to go beyond the historical and financial data analysis of the target company. We also look at the industry, marketplace, tax or accounting issues that may impact the deal.

Our team works closely with its clients and their advisors to scope out the information required to meet their objectives. Our goal for each merger & acquisition transaction is to provide our clients with the appropriate information to allow them to proceed, renegotiate or restructure, or withdraw from a potential transaction. Our suite of transaction services supports you over the full lifecycle of your deal.

A typical acquisition financial due diligence’s scope would focus on:

Assessing the quality of assets, earnings and cash flow

Determining the value drivers and risk areas

Working capital considerations

Identifying internal control weaknesses including observations on systems

Assessing differences from generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

In order to develop a sustainable competitive edge, companies must continuously improve their performance. We help companies to continuously innovate and adapt in a competitive globalized business environment to achieve successful growth. Our performance improvement consultants specialise in the Finance and Accounting function of organisations.

The need for a high performing finance function has never been greater in an increasingly volatile business environment. How do we ensure that the finance function is cost-effective and smart at the same time? Our Finance and Accounting Performance Improvement practice addresses the top challenges of the Finance Function of organisations.

Transforming finance operating model

Outsourcing and shared service centre advisory

Finance process optimization

Improving performance management framework

Value is a core consideration for any business. Gaining a deep understanding of the value of a business is critical to developing a strategy that can maximise its growth.

We undertake valuations of private business for many reasons including:

To assist in determining the price parties in a transaction are willing to pay or receive for a business

Dispute resolution

Allocate business purchase price among business assets

Establish a formula for estimating the value of partners' ownership interest for buy-sell agreements

Many other business and legal purposes

Access to capital is a strategic consideration for any company, whether through debt or equity financing. Drawing on our deep experience, we help our clients determine which option is best, and then works with the client to navigate the complexities of securing the funding. Our service offering includes:

Funding strategy development (feasibility study)

Identification and solicitation of, and negotiations with funding sources

Forecasts and projections

Equity financing

We enjoy an extensive network of venture capitalist, private equity and strategic players active in various sectors. We offer our clients a wide range of potential financial and strategic investors to choose from.

Debt financing

Apart from the usual bank loans, thanks to our extensive experience in dealing with financial institutions, we also assist our clients in applications for subordinated debt or preference shares.