Mergers & acquisition advisory
Corporate finance advisory
Fund raising: debt or equity
Markets research
Corporate Finance
We provide a full range of corporate finance services, from business and strategy evaluation to deal completion. With our networks, we are able to provide significant advice and local knowledge to help you with cross-border M&A. We are also able to advise on and raise capital through various equity or debt structures through our extensive networks.
We are capable of providing objective advice to optimise your capital structure by identifying transformative opportunities and devising the best strategy to unlock the full potential of capital resources in your business. We also conduct thematic research in order to identify attractive sectors that our clients can invest in.
Buyside Advisory
“buyside” strategic advisory assignment flow
Finding the Opportunity
In many cases, our clients contact us after they have identified or made contact with a potential acquisition opportunity. Other times, we select appropriate opportunities from our deal flow to share with our clients.
Evaluate the Deal’s Strategic and Financial Rationale
We produce a strategic analysis to evaluate the strategic and financial merits of the opportunity including questions such as:
1.Market share, brand extension, new customers
2.Financial merits/flaws of the target
3.Financial impact, return on equity, positive public relations impact
4.Whether there are alternative targets
Valuation Analysis, Capital Structure and Financing Strategies
We produce a comprehensive valuation analysis to evaluate the appropriate price for the acquisition and provide advice on the optimal capital structure and financing strategies for the acquisition.
Acquisition Financing
We can define a financing package for the acquisition which may include equity, mezzanine and debt capital, and assist in securing the requisite financing from our wide network of institutional investors and banks.
Negotiations
We lead or assist in all aspects of the negotiations between our client and the owners or vendors of the acquisition target.
Company Management
In addition to maximising shareholder values, we ensure that Management’s interests are aligned for a successful transaction.
Sellside Advisory
“sellside” strategic advisory assignment flow
Info Memorandum and Marketing Materials
We produce an information memorandum to market the transaction to a wider range of prospective buyers or investors. A high quality information memorandum contributes significantly towards a successful transaction, enabling better understanding of the transaction by interested parties and creating a stronger market.
Valuation Analysis
We conduct a valuation analysis, including a discounted cash flow analysis, trading multiples of publicly listed comparable companies and data on comparable transactions, to assist buyers and investors in determining the fair value for the transaction.
Data Room
We prepare a data room to enable a large number of prospective buyers and investors to conduct their due diligence on an efficient timetable. The use of a virtual data room would enhance this step.
Investor Targeting and Marketing
Once the above preparatory work is completed, we develop a thoughtful and high quality list of target buyers and investors. Our partnership with our affiliates gives us access to a global network of companies and investors.
Investor Due Diligence
We manage the due diligence process to ensure that investors receive their required information without burdening the client with unreasonable or unnecessary requests. We can assist in coordinating with our client’s other professional advisors to ensure smooth execution of the transaction.
Negotiations
We lead or assist in the negotiations between our client and prospective buyers and investors, advising on negotiating strategies and transaction structure, and on the commercial aspects of technical terms required in legal documentation.
Company Management
Whilst maximising shareholder value, we ensure that the deal structure and process will accommodate Management’s interests (which are often overlooked) to facilitate a successful transaction.