Strategic Mergers and Acquisitions Advisory by Finnet

The initial phase in mergers and acquisitions—selecting the M&A target—might appear straightforward. However, many acquirers pursue targets opportunistically rather than through a methodical approach, leading to high failure rates. At Finnet, our expert M&A consultants assist clients in developing strategic, repeatable merger and acquisition processes that foster successful corporate unions. With our guidance, you can achieve your M&A objectives with precision and confidence.

Reason For Failure

  • Inadequate integration concept
  • Wrong Business logic or fit
  • Wrong acquisition candidate
  • High price but low synergies  

How Finnet Adds value

  • Prepare integration well before day one
  • Develop and validate strategic rationale
  • Access strategic fit and synergies for each target
  • Help you negotiate on basis of key value drivers

Because Finnet views value creation in mergers and acquisitions as a continuum, we’re also prepared to support you at every stage, from transaction strategy to post-merger integration. M&A target identification typically takes about 3 months and is the first step in a process that can last up to 18 months.

Finnet experience consultants can help you through all phases of Merger and acquisition:

1

Pre-Deal Phase

1 Strategic Planning - Define objectives and strategy - Identify potential targets

1.2 Market Research and Target Identification - Conduct market analysis - Shortlist potential targets

1.3 Initial Contact and Confidentiality - Approach targets - Sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)

2

Due Diligence Phase

2.1 Preliminary Due Diligence - Review financial statements - Conduct preliminary risk assessment

2.2 Detailed Due Diligence - Financial due diligence - Legal due diligence - Operational due diligence - Tax due diligence - IT and systems due diligence - Environmental due diligence

2.3 Valuation and Deal Structuring - Perform business valuation - Structure the deal (e.g., asset purchase, stock purchase) - Develop financing plan (NDAs)

3

Negotiation Phase

3.1 Initial Offer and Negotiation - Present initial offer - Negotiate terms and conditions

3.2 Letter of Intent (LOI) - Draft and sign LOI - Outline key terms and conditions

3.3 Final Negotiations - Refine deal terms - Address contingencies (NDAs)

4

Transaction Phase

4.1 Agreement Drafting - Draft purchase agreement - Draft ancillary agreements (e.g., employment contracts, non-compete agreements)

4.2 Approvals and Compliance - Obtain regulatory approvals - Seek shareholder and board approvals

4.3 Financing and Closing Preparation - Secure financing - Prepare closing documents (NDAs)

5

Closing Phase

5.1 Final Review and Sign-off - Conduct final review of agreements - Sign closing documents

5.2 Funds Transfer and Asset Handover - Transfer funds - Handover assets and control

5.3 Public Announcement - Announce the transaction publicly

6

Post-Deal Integration Phase

6.1 Integration Planning - Develop integration plan - Assign integration teams

6.2 Operational Integration - Merge operations - Align processes and systems

6.3 Cultural Integration - Address cultural differences - Foster a unified company culture

6.4 Monitoring and Evaluation - Track integration progress - Evaluate deal performance - Implement improvements