Project
Acquisition Assessment and Transaction Support.
Project Summary
Active Directions were engaged to review the acquisition opportunity and help determine whether to proceed or halt the acquisition process in the context of the broader business strategy.
Our Scope
- We first set an acquisition criteria and repeatable decision process in line with the broader business strategy.
- We delivered an Accelerated Assessment to support the decision to pursue the first target acquisition.
Project Outcomes
- Accelerated financial and non-financial assessment of the target company.
- Ascertained a clear decision to prceed with the acquisition.
- Provided the framework for approaching acquisitions going forward.
Our Value
- Rapid objective assessment, resulting in a clear 'Go', of target business acquisition. This ensured the Board and Executive Team were not distracted and able to focus on the broader business strategy and operations as we assessed the opportunity.
- Our client was then able to proceed to towards a non-binging initial offer and due diligence with clear direction and purpose.
Top 3 Tips
- Set an acquisition criteria and process prior to starting acquisitions to ensure decision making is timely and fact-based.
- Collaborate with industry-specific experts such as M&A advisors, who have experience in conducting financial and operational due diligence. Also engage tax, legal and regulatory experts to avoid unforeseen obstacles.
- Employ financial modeling techniques as part of your Accelerated Assessment to quickly project future cash flows, market synergies, and evaluate the potential ROI.
