Mergers, acquisitions & divestments

We partner with clients to provide a comprehensive service that caters for the financial and commercial issues that arise throughout a transaction.

Moore Stephens works with clients to plan and implement merger, acquisition and divestment strategies to realise their corporate objectives in a seamless and commercially astute manner.

Our independence ensures that our interests and advice are entirely aligned with those of our clients.

Mergers & acquisitions

Clients should consider matters such as synergy, management, products, markets, savings, capacity and price when evaluating a transaction. Other considerations that could be potential deal-breakers include inconsistent financial performance, environmental issues and litigation.

Moore Stephens assists its clients to develop a clear strategy and to efficiently execute their transaction through:

  • pre-acquisition planning including identifying and evaluating appropriate targets and alternative acquisition structures and funding scenarios
  • negotiating the optimal transaction outcome in terms of price, terms and conditions
  • valuation and structuring advice
  • advising on appropriate funding methods for the acquisition
  • commercial and financial advice on legal documentation
  • post-acquisition integration.

Divestments

Selling a business may be one of the most important financial decisions a vendor makes. The sale of a business or major asset is a process that requires sound planning, critical analysis, expert advice and flawless execution.

Moore Stephens assists clients by:

  • developing a divestment strategy
  • establishing realistic values under alternative scenarios
  • identifying and assessing prospective purchasers, both nationally and internationally
  • considering alternative divestment options
  • preparing or assisting in the preparation of the information memorandum
  • managing "vendor due diligence" to identify and address potential transaction issues
  • conducting a controlled and competitive sale process
  • negotiating the optimal transaction outcome in terms of price, terms and conditions
  • providing valuation and transaction structuring advice
  • advising on the commercial and financial aspects of legal documentation.