M&A advisory

Our CF team provides high quality, comprehensive and strategically focused sell-side and buy-side services for acquisition and disposal of operating companies.This includes target / investor search and identification, valuation of the target company, negotiation support, assistance in due diligence and organisation of financing.

The main areas of our M&A advisory services is acquisition and disposal advice

Acquisitions

We assist companies seeking to expand via acquisition and support management teams looking to complete a leveraged buyout. We act as an extension of a company’s corporate development and financial department by assisting with:

• developing strategic alternatives,
• identifying acquisition targets,
• conducting preliminary due diligence,
• establishing pricing criteria,
• arranging financing for buyers. 

Our local presence and market knowledge can be vital for enhancing client’s acquisition capabilities. We provide our practical advice throughout the whole acquisition process, from the initial meeting to the closing of the transaction.

Our tasks involve the following:

Strategy	Creating strategic alternatives, identifying targets, contact with targets
Support negotiation process	Lead discussion with the target company, preliminary valuation, transaction structure
Execution	Assist in due diligence, deal structuring, contract negotiations, financial closing
Financing	Determine financing strategy, identifying sources, organising financing

Disposals

Selling a company or organizing business exit planning is a complex process that requires professional experience, extensive connections, and current market knowledge. Equilor’s professional staff provide practical advice in transaction structuring that contribute to an effective sale process, providing maximum value to our clients.

Our staff has assisted and contributed to several public and private businesses in executing strategic sales of companies, business units, and operating assets. Our professionals facilitate and accelerate sale processes by advising in the formulation of divestiture strategies, identifying and screening potential buyers, performing preliminary valuation for pricing, structuring and negotiating the transaction. Our commitment to client success has enabled us to continuously exceed client expectations.

Our tasks involve the following:

Strategy	Create strategic alternatives, evaluate options, estimate the firm value
Marketing	Identifying potential buyers, formulate transaction strategy, evaluate initial offers
Negotiation	Lead preliminary negotiations, structure preliminary deal, evaluate bidding offers
Execution	Refine structure, conduct final due diligence, negotiate contract, close

Whether you are contemplating acquiring or selling a company, public or private, Equilor Corporate Finance is fully equipped to provide you with the best possible support and advice.