A key challenge companies face scouting for takeover targets (for mergers and acquisitions) is to find deals that are not already on the market. Regulatory restrictions, a general paucity of suitable targets and high pricing are other challenges. Therefore companies seek research services, which can spot, identify and short-list suitable targets well aligned to their strategy.
At ValueNotes, our vast experience, discreet research methodologies, and our independent and un-biased research positions us well in this area of research. We specialise in:
- M&A intelligence, for potential takeovers, joint ventures, buyouts and strategic alliances
- Detailed company profiles, to support the M&A process
- Comprehensive target due diligence, including field studies for physical verification
- Discreet interviews with shortlisted companies for final selection
- Impact analysis of combined operations
Protected client from a potential Indian distributor who had made gross misrepresentations; our research found sales figures were inflated, non-existent office, criminal cases against promoter and company’s history of broken JVs.
Studied select target companies for acquisition based on defined strategic initiatives of the client and expected valuation. Evaluated the companies’ current operations and analyzed the extent of fit with client’s business.
Identified companies from the environmental sector – including those providing services, solutions and products in information gathering, information networks for monitoring, energy efficiency, renewable energy monitoring, etc.
Identified players in the arc welding equipment industry as potential acquisition targets for the end client. For suitability judged parameters, which included potential synergies from combined business, sales volumes, distribution networks and tax considerations.
Analysed a list of acquisitions, which included target company’s products, brands and markets that were specific to the deal.
