Transaction Support Services
A support function to our core services, it is an essential part of making sure that each transaction is carried out smoothly and there are no instances of discovering any hidden or falsified information that may have a negative impact on the benefits of the transaction at a later date.
The process followed by is as follows:
- Understanding the Transaction Requirements
- Understanding Other Issues
- Preparation of data room
- Data Room co-ordination.
Understanding the Transaction Requirements:
- Seller – Business framework, need for acquirer or investor.
- Buyer – Rationale for investment, value to the buyer.
- Transaction – Pricing, Structuring, etc.
Objective: Gain an understanding of the transaction rationale and valuation.
Understanding Other Issues:
- Broad analysis of seller’s business:
- Quality of earnings, cash flows, etc.
- Balance sheet and working capital trends.
- Understanding critical issues impacting the value.
- Understanding and identifying critical information and data room needs.
Objective: Gain an understanding of potential issues impacting the transaction rationale/pricing
Preparation of Data Room:
- Preparation of data room checklist.
- Co-ordination for accumulation of data.
- Broad review of data room records.
- Assisting in final arrangement of data room records.
Objective: Assisting in accumulation of meaningful financial data for buyers.
Data Room coordination:
- Assisting in replying to data room queries.
- Coordinating for additional information requests by the buyer and/or their representatives.
Objective: co-ordinate for buyers requirement in the data room.