Expertise
M&A
We offer a wide array of independent and tailored M&A solutions coupled with in-depth sector expertise
We advice on a broad array of domestic and cross-border M&A operations
Our leadership is involved throughout the whole process and provides sector expertise, unique negotiation skills, a proven track record and unmatched connections with businesses and investors
We always put our clients first and are fully committed in assisting them in reaching their goals. You get on with running your business and we take care of the rest!
- Succession of family-owned companies
- Carve-outs and divestitures of non-cores businesses
- Exit from portfolio companies
- Distressed sales
- Target identification
- Expansion into new markets
- “Buy & Build” strategies
- Financing advisory
- Mergers
- Joint Ventures (JV)
- Strategic alliances
- Minority stakes
- Consortia
- Management Buyouts & Buy-ins (MBO/MBI)
- Leveraged Buyouts (LBO)
- Owner Buyouts (OBO)
- Family Buyouts (FBO)
Strategy
We have a unique experience in accompanying large groups on the long-term and in expanding businesses
Working side-by-side with our clients and boasting an unrivalled transaction experience, we can assess strategic opportunities to unlock hidden value or to expand your business
We assist our clients in achieving the optimal capital structure by providing insights on the relevant financing alternatives available
Aware of all the complexities which arise when family and business matters are mixed, we handle family business successions plans and identify the best partners to support your business
- Business portfolio optimization
- Business preparation ahead of acquisitions
- Identification of value creation levers and KPIs
- Market screening and in-depth sector expertise
- Project financing (acquisitions, capex, etc.)
- Family business
succession planning - Financing structure
optimization (equity,
debt, hybrid solutions) - Identification of the best
financial partners to
support growth
- Corporate preparedness
- Takeover defense
- Shareholder activism
- Corporate governance
- Management Incentive schemes
Valuation
We provide independent fairness opinions and best-in-class valuation expertise
Recognized for our strong integrity and relying on a peerless team of corporate finance specialists, with outstanding accounting backgrounds, we provide unbiased opinions and top-tier valuations
Fairness concerns arise in a wide variety of situations, such as mergers, takeovers or hostile offers. Leveraging our intimate knowledge of our clients and their sector, we assist them involved in making informed and optimal decisions
We also provide comprehensive independent valuation reports and impairment testing combining real-world experience and advanced valuation methods
- Fairness opinions in the context of potential transactions (e.g. assessment of competing bids, timing, etc.)
- Advice to shareholders and directors following an unsolicited / hostile bid
- Opinions on other significant corporate events, especially when insiders or affiliated parties are involved (i.e. share buy-backs, carve-outs, spin-offs, etc.)
- Independent company valuation in connection with M&A transaction or portfolio reviews
- Ad hoc valuation advice (e.g. WACC calculation, value creation, etc.)
- Independent impairment test of tangible and intangible assets, including goodwill
- Valuation in the context of share transfers between families or groups with different shareholding structures
Restructuring
When a company faces financial challenges, we can step in quickly to preserve its viability or to seize a buying opportunity
Our specialists have the experience and skills to provide prompt support to companies, investors, trustees and administrators in exceptional circumstances, on both the sell and buy sides
Combining extensive corporate restructuring experience with liability management skills, we can advise on over-indebtedness, organise capital, restructure existing debt or identify the best buyers for distressed companies or divisions
We owe our successful track record to our unbiased advice, our leaders’ commitment, allowing a high-speed execution, and our ability in managing all stakeholders
- Independent corporate viability evaluation
- Turnaround consulting (e.g. cash and W.C. management, potential outsourcing, optimized exits, etc.)
- Structuring and negotiating plans of reorganization
- Contingency planning
- Complex stakeholders negotiations
- Corporate insolvency
- Sale of distressed businesses and divisions (sell-side)
- Acquisition of distressed or insolvent businesses (buy-side)
- Restructuring of existing debt and equity recapitalizations
- Maturities extensions and covenants modifications
- Balance sheet deleveraging
