Acquisitions, Disposals and Mergers
At times the best way to improve your competitive position in the market place is through a merger or acquisition. This is often a complex and time consuming process and if not well researched and carefully negotiated could lead to all sorts of problems. This is definitely an area where you need the help and support of trained professionals.
We offer corporate finance advice to help you to:
- Identify potential prospects for merger and acquisitions
- Assess prospects for their suitability
- Advise you on a negotiating strategy
- Identify sources for raising additional finance
- Draw up an integration plan
- Maximise the tax and financial position of the combined business
In the case of a disposal, we can help you with valuing the assets, finding suitable buyers and negotiating the sale.
Raising Business Finance
If you are considering a major new purchase for your company, a new investment or wish to develop or expand your business, we can guide you through the process of raising business finance to match your requirements. Whether it is an overdraft, loan, factoring, venture capital or grant, we can introduce you to sources of business finance and help you compile your financial information to present to prospective financers.
Business Valuations
Whatever the reason for the valuation, we aim to have a clear appreciation of the business, the industry and the issues driving the valuation to provide you with a full valuation report supported by impartial and in depth advice. We have undertaken independent valuations for many private companies, shareholders, government agencies, lawyers and investors.
Business Plans
Businesses operate in an increasingly competitive marketplace. We can help you to keep that crucial one step ahead by:
- Identifying your current business position
- Developing procedures and controls for you to implement
- Produce cash flows and forecasts
- Evaluate your growth opportunities
- Identify and reduce the waste within your business to increase your bottom line