Purchase of a company, merger and takeover

Transaction of purchase of a company, merger with another entity or takeover is a process management of which requires special knowledge and experience. Thorough preparation of transaction increased certainty of achieving objectives corresponding to expectations. The key factors of such process are the following:

Searching the object of purchase, merger, or takeover

We may start providing our support at the planning stage when a company is convinced of an existing necessity to take such a step but the object of the purchase has not yet been selected. Following determination of expected results of the process and criteria for the object of the purchase, we undertake a search and analysis of possibilities to bring about such a transaction, in accordance with confidentiality policy mutually agreed upon.

Selection, analysis, price

Following indication of potential companies, we can prepare an initial selection - ranking and a more detailed analysis of a selected object of purchase including its estimated price. At this stage, a financial plan may usually be developed that forecasts synergy effects and profitability of transaction with consideration of the purchasing price.

Time

Time depends on many elements. Most often processes are successfully completed within a period of 6 to 12 months. A transaction may also be completed within 30 days. All depends on transaction complexity, buyer's and seller's willingness to compromise, and requirements as regards obtaining permits from administrative authorities.

Terms of contract

In cooperation with a law office, we offer support as regards determination of terms and conditions of transaction and other conditions that are to be affected by results in obtained in the future.

All the abovementioned elements are subject to negotiation process in which we can participate as your advisors or representatives - more on cooperation method in section Our style of work.