We can make change in company’s growth trajectory by joining hands with them during their mergers, acquisitions and restructuring phase –
Manufacturing company
Challenge
- The buyer was in the process of acquiring controlling stake in another company operating the similar vertical.
- The purpose was geographical expansion.
- Unicus was appointed to conduct financial, tax and legal due diligence.
What we did
- Unicus partners and team worked on the assignment from pre-assignment to closure stage.
- External experts were consulted in certain high-risk areas.
- Work methodology included study of important documents and transactions along with market study and analytical reviews.
What we achieved
- High risk areas were identified during due diligence in the areas of finance, tax and legal.
- Issues in possible integration were identified well in advance.
- The due diligence process assisted the buyer to take an informed investment decision.
Infrastructure company
Challenge
- This infrastructure company operating under partnership model was on high growth track.
- It was looking for an investor who will support its technology research division.
- However, before this divestment decision, the company was looking to restructure its existing business to gain optimum value from all its segments.
- The company also wished to have its due diligence done to understand its own readiness to face the investors’ team.
What we did
- Our transaction advisory team conducted a rigorous due diligence to highlight high risk areas and immediate problem areas.
- Certain internal control processes were reviewed by Unicus team.
What we achieved
- Important structuring changes and process improvements to be done were highlighted at the end of due diligence process.
- This helped take positive steps before commencing with the actual transaction.