Mergers & Acquisitions
Many mergers and acquisitions (M&A) fail to deliver the promised synergies or expected value due to a multitude of reasons. ASK Advisory firmly believes that this need not be the case as long as strategic assessments of companies, industry expertise, due diligence, merger integration, and successful implementation of operational improvements are in place.
ASK Advisory boasts a proven track record and extensive experience in M&A. Our team of experts blend industry and sector knowledge with experience across the M&A cycle to help our clients extract maximum value in the near and long term. To ensure a successful M&A journey, ASK Advisory:
Leveraging on External Expertise
ASK Advisory has access to a pool of experts that may assist from target identification to synergy realization; ensuring that all phases of the M&A life cycle excel. Bringing in the right external expertise improves the quality of the strategic rationale for buying the company and due diligence, while also accelerating synergy realization and reducing risks of the integration.
Due Diligence
Due diligence is one of the most critical steps in any M&A process. ASK Advisory offers Pre- and Post-Offer Due Diligence to assess target companies before the bid, and post-offer due diligence when internal company information about the target is available.
ASK Advisory helps clients understand exactly what is being acquired and the necessary to integrate the company. We undertake an independent and robust due diligence to evaluate the capacity of the business – this ultimately provides a strong foundation for capturing value.
Our independent, thorough and focused due diligence focuses on:
- Developing a value creation strategy
- Conducting strategic, commercial, and operational due diligence
- Developing an Integration strategy
- Analysing key considerations for and during integration
ASK Advisory’s team of experts will render assistance throughout the entire process. This is to ensure a smooth transition and maximum value.
Divestitures
ASK Advisory provides expert advice to guide clients through the entire divestiture process in order to minimize any inherent risks and maximize value.
Our utmost priority is to deliver the desired outcome and our approach may be encapsulated by the following:
- Developing a value creation strategy
ASK Advisory will undertake a comprehensive review of the business portfolio to identify potential opportunities for value creation. Our team will work closely with senior executives to evaluate the portfolio and make recommendations on which assets to divest, why to divest them and propose suitable timing to do so taking into account the volatile market and regulatory environment.
- Thorough & Focused Preparation
Preparation is key to everything. A cornerstone to our success, our detailed planning process is to ensure that the divestiture creates the desired value to both seller and buyer.
- Due Diligence & Implementation
ASK Advisory has prior experience with private sales, initial public offerings, collaborating with our client’s appointed legal firms, banks, and other financial services firms. Our team will coordinate and prepare for the sales process, due diligence, proposition to prospective buyers and streamline the experience for all.