Our services

In a competitive M&A market with rapidly increasing valuations, dealmakers face increasingly complex targets to meet transformation and growth needs. Traditional due diligence focused solely on financials and risk mitigation is no longer sufficient. Dealmakers are now under immense pressure to create lasting business value while mitigating risks, and to do so more quickly than ever before.

This necessitates a broader approach to due diligence, encompassing all areas. Our integrated deal team can assist you in evaluating various aspects, including financial, tax, IT, HR & pensions, ESG, digital, commercial, and operational due diligence. We provide a holistic view of your transaction, helping you identify value-creation opportunities through our experience, sector expertise, technology, and data insights.

Our Due Diligence team supports clients across diverse industries in analyzing corporate and third-party information for acquisitions and disposals.

Our services are tailored to your specific needs, whether you require end-to-end support or assistance during specific deal phases.

Acquisitions

Navigating Today's Market: Creating Value Through Transactions

In today's market, creating value through transactions is more challenging than ever. Traditional buy-side due diligence focuses on financial, tax, and legal aspects. However, increasingly complex deals and businesses require a more comprehensive risk assessment.

By developing a complete picture of the deal's risks, dealmakers can better evaluate opportunities and proactively create plans to mitigate potential risks, enhance synergies, and realize long-term value.

Identifying value opportunities during the due diligence process allows for a more balanced evaluation of the target business within its risk context, positioning you to make competitive and effective bids. Our integrated team conducts deeper sector-specific analyses to uncover long-term potential, including revenue opportunities, cost optimization, and improvements in cash and working capital.

Divestiture

A well-executed divestiture can be a pivotal element in your entity’s transformation and a crucial factor in long-term value creation. To maximize deal value, sellers need to present operationally optimized and transaction-ready assets to the market.

At KPMG, we ensure you get the most out of your divestiture. Our tailored support includes developing a deal strategy, preparing information, conducting management presentations, addressing bidder inquiries, assisting with negotiations, and implementing contractual requirements.

By identifying value creation opportunities during your sell-side due diligence, you are ideally positioned to enhance deal value and expedite the transaction process.