Mergers & Acquisitions

Are you the missing piece?

New business combinations can create significant shareholder value within accelerated timeframes. Successfully executed M&A transactions incorporate the following key elements:

• Positioning. Appropriately positioning your company or transaction is essential to any successful M&A outcome. Successful M&A positioning involves a detailed understanding of each party in the transaction, the underlying opportunity and how the combined entity will emerge as a stronger market competitor.
  
  
• Preparation. M&A transactions typically involve extensive information preparation and disclosure. Professional assistance in this process can accelerate transaction execution and minimize management distraction.
  
  
• Target Selection. Whether on the buy or sell side, selecting the best pool of potential transaction partners is pivotal to an optimal outcome. Understanding the partner-specific value propositions and synergies are critical to creating a compelling investment thesis and maximizing transaction value.
  
  
• Competition. Central to any successful transaction process is competition. Multiple bidders or acquisition candidates help to ensure timely execution and market driven valuations.
  
  
• Valuation. A number of quantitative and qualitative factors contribute to valuation. Thorough and detailed analysis is an important part of the process.
  
  
• Negotiation & Closing. M&A negotiations are fraught with hurdles, surprises and complexities. Engaging professional and experienced advisors will ensure your team has a steady hand throughout the entire process.

Our team has the depth and breadth of expertise to effectively assist you with all of your M&A advisory needs:

• Experienced in representing companies on both the buyside and sellside
• Involved in all types of transactions, including auctions, spinouts, buyouts and JVs
• Experience with transactions of all sizes
• Global reach, allowing us to identify the best pool of potential transaction partners

Given the inherent complexities and sensitivities in the typical M&A transaction, an experienced M&A advisor can be the difference between failure and an efficient and successful outcome.