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      Buying a Business

      • Deal Strategy

        How do I maximize shareholder value and returns?

      • Option Identification

        What businesses can I acquire in my target markets?

      • Evaluation

        What is the asset worth to me?

      • Deal execution

        How do I get the deal done at the right price?

      • Pre-close

        How do I plan for a successful Day 1?

      • 100 days

        What is my plan for delivering the deal value?

      • Value realization

        How do I maximize value?

      As you execute your company’s growth strategy through acquisitions you will reach a number of decision points. From identifying target markets and potential targets to running an efficient transaction process and realizing upside or synergy value, we help you confidently navigate the complexities of buying a business, unlocking value at every stage.  

      We help identify key risks and rewards throughout the acquisition life cycle – even for the most complex deals. We help you align deals with your strategic business objectives, maintain compliance and enhance value from integration and potential upside opportunity.

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      Selling a Business

      When it comes to selling a business, a successful strategy requires active portfolio management and a well-planned divestment process.  

      Our Deal Advisory professionals are forward-looking specialists with a broad range of skills, deep industry expertise, and a view on the future, to help you stay in front of the issues and avoid loss of value. From helping you understand the potential risks and rewards of a divestiture to supporting you in minimizing value leakage, we assess your situation and support your negotiating position to maximize the sales price and execute the deal with minimal disruption to the remaining business operations.

      • Portfolio Strategy

        How do I maximize shareholder value?

      • Exit Options

        What are my strategic exit options to maximize shareholder value?

      • Preparing for exit

        How do I prepare the business for exit?

      • Deal execution

        How do I get the deal done at the right price?

      • Pre-close

        Am I ready to close?

      • Post-close

        How do I capture the value created?

      Funding a Business

      A strategic approach to defining your capital financing objectives and understanding your debt, mezzanine, and equity financing options in light of both private and capital market sources is essential to sustainable growth.  

      Our debt advisory practice and Makinson Cowell have experienced insights and market presence to provide conflict-free advice to match your strategic objectives. We offer hands-on assistance through the process of raising capital, from initial assessment and strategy to successful execution. We can help you develop and strengthen shareholder support for the deal.

      • Financing Strategy

        How do I maximize shareholder and stakeholder value?

      • Option Identification and Evaluation

        What sources of finance (debt / equity) may be available?

      • Closing

        How do I manage communications?

      • Ongoing management and stakeholder communication

        How do I manage stakeholder communications to maintain lender and shareholder support?

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      Fixing a Business

      In this rapidly changing environment, every company faces challenges. A step in the wrong direction can sometimes have significant effects on corporate performance and company value. KPMG’s integrated team of specialists guides you through difficult times to deliver real results for your stakeholders.

      • Option Identification

        How can I quickly and effectively assess my options?

      • Stabilization

        How can I stabilize the business and assess its financial position?

      • Turnaround strategy

        What are the financial paybacks of the various options?

      • Execution

        How do I ensure full delivery of the turnaround plan?

      • Value realization

        What risks and costs are associated with each path, including contingency plans?

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