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At certain points in the development of a business it may be appropriate to enter into M&A transactions that result in a significant change to the shape of the business going forward. The reasons behind such changes vary but it is vital that a business seeks good professional advice when considering such options.
Why choose PKF?
PKF has considerable experience in advising and supporting clients in the planning, negotiation, and completion of M&A deals. Our involvement at an early stage is advisable to ensure you are properly prepared as this is fundamental to the success of any M&A transaction.
As well as strong local corporate finance teams, we have a dedicated national M&A team who work as part of the corporate finance team to provide national support on transactions so that our national sector experience and contact networks can be shared.
PKF (UK) LLP is a member firm of the PKF International Limited network of legally independent firms. This provides useful support in obtaining information on potential acquisition targets and possible acquirers in the UK and overseas. They also provide access to other professionals who may be acting for such parties. Any M&A work transactions will require the expertise and support of a number of professionals and we would be happy to recommend some of our contacts (such as lawyers) so you may pull together your M&A team.
What we offer
We offer a wide range of services to support M&A transactions which include the following:
- Strategic advice - we provide support in the initial planning stage of your business development. A third party view is often invaluable in exploring your options
- Valuation advice - we can provide guidance on possible values of acquisition targets or businesses that are to be divested
- Business Planning - we can help you plan in more detail how your M&A transactions will fit into your business development strategy
- Financial Modelling - we can assist in the development of financial models to assess the impact of the M&A transaction and to help identify any associated fund raising requirement
- Re-active acquisition search - we can use our M&A team and national network to identify acquisition opportunities where a party has made it known that a business is for sale
- Pro-active acquisition search - we can research potential targets that are not currently for sale and approach them on your behalf to see if they may be interested in entering into preliminary discussions
- Full acquisition support role - once an acquisition or merger target has been identified, we can support you through the whole process. This will include initial negotiations/investigation, valuation advice, agreeing the form of the deal, due diligence, negotiation of the acquisition agreement and working with your lawyers and other advisors until the deal is completed
- Full divestment support role - should you wish to sell part or all of your business we can provide a full support role. This could include a pre-sale evaluation, valuation advice, preparation of an information pack, research of likely buyers, approaching buyers, agreeing the form of the deal, due diligence, negotiation of the sale agreement and working with your lawyers and other advisers until the deal is completed.
An M&A transaction represents a significant challenge for the management of any business. As part of your team, PKF would be delighted to help you in reaching a successful outcome.
Recent transactions
To view our recent M&A transactions please click here.
Further information
If you would like further information please speak to James Turner or click here to provide us with your contact details and an outline of your requirements so we may come back to you. | James A Turner
Director
Mergers and
Acquisitions
0113 2284118
james.turner@uk.pkf.com
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