ACQUISITIONS ADVISORY
If your company is undertaking an acquisition, joint venture or alliance to gain a foothold in a new market capture additional market share and leverage new economies of scale respond to consolidation trends in your industry then ECCS can help. We serve in a lead advisory capacity, providing comprehensive services to management and boards.
- bolt-on acquisitions
- company transforming transactions
- acquisitions or joint ventures to gain foothold in another market
- consolidation in an industry
- Designing and formulating the acquisition strategy;
- Providing insightful market analysis;
- Screening appropriate acquisition candidates;
- Approaching the owners of selected target companies;
- Obtaining information to evaluate investment opportunities;
- Analyzing and valuing the target companies, including any synergies or savings;
- Coordinating with other advisors (e.g. commercial lawyers, tax and financial advisors)
- Analyzing competing bidder’s strategies and preparing own bidding strategy:
- Assisting in bid preparation;
- Proposing the financial and commercial structure of the transaction;
- Raising debt or equity capital;
- Drafting and negotiating contractual documentation;
- Assist together with legal advisors in closing of the transaction.
- post-transaction integration services related to accounting and financial reporting systems, cash management programs, operations and human resources.
SELL SIDE ADVISORY
- Designing and formulating the acquisition strategy;
- Providing insightful market analysis;
- Screening appropriate acquisition candidates;
- Approaching the owners of selected target companies;
- Obtaining information to evaluate investment opportunities;
- Analyzing and valuing the target companies, including any synergies or savings;
- Coordinating with other advisors (e.g. commercial lawyers, tax and financial advisors)
- Analyzing competing bidder’s strategies and preparing own bidding strategy:
- Assisting in bid preparation;
- Proposing the financial and commercial structure of the transaction;
- Raising debt or equity capital;
- Drafting and negotiating contractual documentation;
- Assist together with legal advisors in closing of the transaction.
- succession planning
- spin-offs
- carve-outs
- asset sales
Massive consolidation engulfs many industries, as evidenced by the continued brisk levels of merger activity. At the same time, many companies are carving out, spinning off, or otherwise shedding non-core business units and functions to focus on core competency areas.
Larger companies can create financial and competitive advantages by carving out or spinning off selected portions of their businesses, while reinforcing remaining core areas through targeted acquisitions.
Mid-size companies, both publicly and privately held, may find willing buyers of their businesses if they have the right products or unique value proposition.
If your company is considering such move then East Coast Consulting Services corporate finance professionals can help. Whether you plan to sell all or part of your business, we bring extensive industry knowledge and local market experience to your transaction.
Throughout the sale or divestiture process from initial planning and marketing through due diligence, closing, and post-closing we can help you anticipate and address issues that arise.
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Analysis of viable shareholder alternatives,
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Business valuation,
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Pre-sale due diligence,
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Identification of qualified strategic and financial buyers globally,
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Development of a confidential selling memorandum,
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Assistance in transaction origination, structuring, negotiations, and closing
DEBT ADVISORY / RESTRUCTURING
We can help identify and access the right debt to support capital needs, allowing businesses to raise or retain financing on the most advantageous terms.
Our team advises businesses on all aspects of their debt and capital needs, helping borrowers and shareholders alike achieve their financing objectives, including:
- raising finance to support a growth or acquisition strategy
- refinancing existing debt facilities or accessing new debt products
- realising value through a recapitalisation or staple financing;
- raising capital in situations involving financial stress.
We work with privately-owned borrowers across the credit and size spectrum as well as private equity firms to support exit and realisation strategies. We get involved in the early stages of the finance-raising process to develop a comprehensive set of financing solutions that consider the full range of debt products and funding sources. After assessing each option, we assist management with the execution of the solution best aligned to stakeholder objectives.
- Capital Structure Planning
- Acquisition and Growth funding
- Funding Options and alternatives
- Debt raising and Refinancing
- Restructuring and Negotiation
- Lender negotiations
- Recapitalisations
- Capital raising
- Exchange offers
- Distressed M&A and special situations
- In-court and out-of-court transactions
- Creditor representation
M&A Transaction Services
When buying or selling a business, the M&A Transaction Services professionals at ECCS work with clients to achieve their strategic objectives and to derive optimal value from their transactions. The M&A Transaction Services team has the technical depth necessary to ensure consistent service.
Leveraging years of knowledge from a multitude of industries our full-time transaction practitioners have M&A expertise gleaned from their involvement in several deals, and a team focus on full deal cycle.
A partner coordinates all the various aspects of all of our services. This allows our clients to benefit from a highly experienced transaction team combined with efficiently organized delivery.
- Acquisition Due Diligence
- Commercial Due Diligence
- Target Screening
- Model Review
- Vendor assist
- Vendor Due Diligence
- Bid Support and Defense
- Carve-outs and Separation
- Integration Planning and Execution
- Sale and Purchase Agreement Advisory