SAS | Mergers & Acquisitions
INTRODUCTION
Mergers and acquisitions are, by their very nature, complex.
Such complexities may relate to the regulatory environment, financial calculations, operational compatibility issues, and many others. SAS comes at your rescue in these cases to manage every aspect of the mergers & acquisitions activity. We help in the planning and execution of deals to ensure the right fit of companies and a synergistic relationship.
Our skilled and dedicated M&A advisors analyze the transaction in detail to identify any prospects and threats and negotiate on the best terms and conditions for the client company. Our main goal is to manage the M&A transaction well so that it adds value to the outcome of the transaction, and the deal turns out to be profitable for all the parties involved. We represent both the sell-side and buy-side in acquisition deals and in merger deals where one company sends a proposal of a merger to another.
Mergers & Acquisitions – Sell-Side Services
SAS is involved in the sell-side of M&A transactions by representing them and managing the entire process of selling a company or having discussions with the party from whom the merger proposal is received. The sell-side services include:
Identification of prospective buyers
Assessing offers received from prospective buyers
Networking with prospective buyers to understand their rationale behind the pricing
Prioritization of potential buyers
Preparing the investor presentation with detailed side notes
Taking a seller’s perspective to arrive at the expected price range of the business under various conditions
Formulating a financial model to consider historical and forecasted financial data
Determining the suitable transaction marketing strategy
Negotiation of the transaction on behalf of the seller
Discussion with the buyer on terms and conditions
Structuring the deal to benefit the seller
Assisting in tax, financial, and investigative due diligence
Buy-side services
Our Mergers and Acquisitions experts are also capable of representing buyers in an M&A transaction. We assist in all kinds of steps involved in acquiring a company, including identifying the targets, negotiation on the terms and conditions, and completion of the transaction. The buy-side services include:
Identification of prospective target companies
Deep study and strategic analysis of the potential target companies
Approaching the target companies on behalf of the buyer
Finalizing the best target company
Analysis of the terms and conditions that would benefit the acquirer
Valuation of the transaction using the appropriate methodology
Evaluation of the financial impact of the acquisition on the buyer company
Looking for methods of financing of the acquisition, if required by the buyer
Negotiating on the most fitting terms and conditions for the buyer
Structuring the transaction deal and preparing the draft document
Assistance in the financial due diligence
Assisting in legal, tax, and investigative due diligence
Fundraising
In addition to help on the buy-side and sell-side of the M&A activities, we also assist in advisory services for raising funds through debt or equity. Our strong network of many financial institutions such as banks, venture capital funds, private equity funds helps us to obtain the best consultancy on this. We aid in the successful execution and completion of such a financing transaction within time to achieve maximum value out of it. Fundraising services include:
Identifying the target investors
Analysis of the deal offered by each of the prospective investors
Approaching the potential investors for discussion purposes
Finalization of the Business plan
Preparing documents relevant for negotiation
Negotiating the terms and conditions and valuation
Completion of the transaction documents
Ensuring due diligence of the transaction
Facilitating completion of the transaction
Our Key Strenghts In Mergers And Acquisitions (M&A) Mergers & Acquisitions
The experts of M&A activity at SAS provide all-encompassing services to the clients by identifying and setting up transactions and supporting in its successful execution to reach the desired state.
Our skilled, experienced professionals and dedicated industry knowledge experts enable us to provide practical, clear, and objective advisory services for mergers and acquisitions activity.
Our intellectual capital, deal-specific focused proficiency, and broad resources enable the parties to agree on the most fitting terms and conditions for the transaction, thereby facilitating the achievement of strategic and valuation goals.
We also act as a single point of contact on the client-side – be it a buyer or seller to avoid any confusion in the communication, discussion and negotiation so that a smooth process is ensured to achieve deal completion
