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      Understanding the financial reporting and profitability implications of an acquisition before signing is critical to making informed transaction decisions.

      However, limited deal information, tight timelines and uncertainty around valuation assumptions often make it difficult to assess the true impact of a transaction.

      KPMG Pre-Deal PPA helps buyers evaluate the potential accounting effects of an acquisition quickly and efficiently. The solution estimates goodwill, identifies tangible and intangible assets and visualizes potential impacts on balance sheets and future earnings.

      By leveraging KPMG valuation methodologies and benchmark data from multiple industries, organizations can gain early transparency into acquisition-related value drivers without extensive manual analysis.

      The solution supports corporate development teams, private equity investors and finance professionals in evaluating risks, validating assumptions and making more informed investment decisions before closing a transaction.

      Johannes Post
      Johannes Post

      Partner, Deal Advisory, Global Head of Valuation Services

      KPMG Switzerland

      Why KPMG services?

      • Early acquisition transparency

        Understand the potential accounting and profitability impacts of a transaction before signing, helping reduce uncertainty and improve deal confidence.

      • Faster transaction assessments

        Generate indicative Purchase Price Allocation analyses within a streamlined process, enabling quicker evaluation of acquisition scenarios.

      • Better stakeholder communication

        Present acquisition impacts through clear visualizations and structured outputs that support discussions with management, boards and investors.

      • Reliable valuation methodology

        Benefit from a solution built on KPMG valuation standards, industry benchmark data and established accounting principles.

      Understanding client struggles & addressing key pain points

      Limited visibility before completing a transaction

      Many buyers struggle to understand the future consequences of an acquisition before closing. KPMG Pre-Deal PPA provides an early assessment of potential financial reporting impacts.

      Explaining impacts to decision-makers

      Boards, investors and management teams require a clear understanding of acquisition implications. Dashboard visualizations support effective communication.

      Difficulty obtaining reliable valuation assumptions

      Valuation assumptions such as useful lives and asset allocations can require extensive research. Industry benchmark data helps accelerate the process.

      Uncertainty around goodwill

      The amount of goodwill generated can significantly influence future impairment risk and financial reporting. The solution helps estimate goodwill before signing.

      Potential earnings surprises

      Purchase price allocation decisions can affect future profitability through amortization and other accounting impacts. Early visibility supports informed decision-making.

      Tight deal timelines

      Transaction teams often need to perform analyses under significant time pressure. The streamlined workflow enables rapid evaluation and scenario analysis.

      Insight into the dashboard


      insights pre deal ppa dashboard

      Your partner for confident acquisition decisions

      Understanding the financial impact of an acquisition requires more than just data. It demands insight into how the transaction may affect future earnings, goodwill and balance sheet performance.

      At KPMG Switzerland, we combine deep valuation expertise, industry benchmarks and innovative technology to help you assess acquisition impacts early and make informed investment decisions with greater confidence.

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      Johannes Post
      Johannes Post

      Partner, Deal Advisory, Global Head of Valuation Services

      KPMG Switzerland