What are M&A support services?
M&A support covers the full transaction lifecycle, from identifying opportunities to post-closing integration. We help you evaluate targets, structure deals for tax and financial efficiency, manage risk and negotiate terms that protect value.
Our merger and acquisition services
M&A advisory
Strategic guidance for buyers and sellers, from opportunity assessment to closing.
Financial due diligence
Earnings quality, debt, cash flow and internal controls checked before you commit capital.
Commercial due diligence
Independent review of market position, customers, suppliers and growth sustainability.
Business valuation
DCF, comparable company, precedent transaction, asset-based and EBITDA methods.
Deal structuring
Share or asset purchases, financing, earn-outs and payment terms designed for efficiency.
Financial modelling
Integrated, scenario and sensitivity models, plus synergy and return analysis.
Risk assessment
Financial, market, legal, tax, cybersecurity, ESG and integration risk.
Post-merger integration
Systems, teams, processes and KPIs after closing, with synergy tracking.
We also provide purchase price allocation and M&A tax structuring, including tax due diligence, capital gains, stamp duty and VAT planning.
Materials we help assemble
- Historical financial statements
- Working capital schedule
- Debt and liability summary
- Customer concentration report
- Tax filings (three years)
- Corporate governance documents
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Why is financial due diligence important?
It verifies a target’s financial statements, uncovers hidden liabilities and validates earnings quality, protecting buyers from overpaying.
How are businesses valued?
Commonly with DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions, asset-based valuation and EBITDA multiples, often combined.
How long does an acquisition take?
A typical mid-market acquisition takes three to nine months to close, with integration continuing for six to twelve months.
How can tax structuring improve an acquisition?
It can reduce capital gains exposure, optimise withholding tax and VAT, and improve post-transaction cash flow.