We provide merger and acquisitions (M&A) services, assisting our customers in the setup and execution of transactions whereby the ownership of companies or business units are transferred (Acquisition) or combined (Merger).

The Issue

Having assisted both buyers and sellers we do believe that M&A activities are a key aspect of strategic management, since they allow enterprises to expand, shrink, or change the nature of their business or competitive position. Mergers and acquisitions involve a substantial amount of due diligence work by the Buyer, whereby he wants to ensure that he fully understands the opportunities and risks associated to the proposed transaction.

What do we focus on?

The key elements that influence the evaluation of a merger or acquisition opportunity are, typically:

• The quality of the company’s management
• The capability of the business to generate cash in the future
• Its competitive positioning
• The strategic material and immaterial assets
• The debt structure
• The contingent liabilities and problematic contracts
• The synergies that derive from the merger with the Buyer’s operations.