Deloitte’s acquisitions service aims to minimize the risks inherent in any acquisition – whether hostile or not.

We help clients answer the important strategic questions. Should you seek acquisitions that increase market share or pursue the path of diversification? Is it better to look out for businesses that offer vertical integration or those that share synergies with your company?

Our approach to acquisitions is to improve the acquirer’s chances of success by emphasizing systematic programs designed to identify the most promising opportunities over the traditional “hit and miss” methods.

Once a suitable target has been identified and agreed with our client, we will:

• Formulate an approach strategy with the client
• Agree a preliminary view on valuation and financial structuring
• Approach the target using our top-level contacts where possible
• Lead negotiations, advising on tactics in any auction process
• Set the framework for due diligence and provide expert teams where required
• Liaise with regulators and prepare public documents where relevant
• Help ensure a managed and timely completion.

Deloitte’s expertise can help if you are considering:

• Acquiring or merging with another business and need a post-acquisition review to identify issues that could not be addressed before
• Investing in an unquoted company
• The adequacy of finance available to your company for growth and how you might restructure to provide a more stable base for growth
• Selling your business or part of it. You may wish to assemble the requisite information to help negotiate a price to limit the due diligence undertaken by the acquirer
• Going public. Your sponsor will require extensive due diligence before offering shares in your company to the public.