Mergers & Acquisitions Advisors

    Khandhar Mehta and Shah

    Introduction

    Mergers and acquisitions are, by their very nature, complex.

    Such complexities may relate to the regulatory environment, financial calculations, operational compatibility issues, and many others. KMS comes at your rescue in these cases to manage every aspect of the mergers & acquisitions activity. We help in the planning and execution of deals to ensure the right fit of companies and a synergistic relationship.

    Our skilled and dedicated M&A advisors analyze the transaction in detail to identify any prospects and threats and negotiate on the best terms and conditions for the client company. Our main goal is to manage the M&A transaction well so that it adds value to the outcome of the transaction, and the deal turns out to be profitable for all the parties involved. We represent both the sell-side and buy-side in acquisition deals and in merger deals where one company sends a proposal of a merger to another.

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    Mergers & Acquisitions – Sell-side services

    KMS is involved in the sell-side of M&A transactions by representing them and managing the entire process of selling a company or having discussions with the party from whom the merger proposal is received. The sell-side services include:

    • Identification of prospective buyers
    • Assessing offers received from prospective buyers
    • Networking with prospective buyers to understand their rationale behind the pricing
    • Prioritization of potential buyers
    • Preparing the investor presentation with detailed side notes
    • Taking a seller’s perspective to arrive at the expected price range of the business under various conditions
    • Formulating a financial model to take into account
      historical and forecasted financial data
    • Determining the suitable transaction marketing strategy
    • Negotiation of the transaction on behalf of the seller
    • Discussion with the buyer on terms and conditions
    • Structuring the deal to benefit the seller
    • Assisting in legal, tax, financial, and investigative due diligence

    Buy-side services

    Our Mergers and Acquisitions experts are also capable of representing buyers in an M&A transaction. We assist in all kinds of steps involved in acquiring a company, including identifying the targets, negotiation on the terms and conditions, and completion of the transaction. The buy-side services include:

    Identification of prospective target companies

    Deep study and strategic analysis of the potential target companies

    Approaching the target companies on behalf of the buyer

    Finalizing the best target company

    Analysis of the terms and conditions that would benefit the acquire

    Valuation of the transaction using the appropriate methodology

    Evaluation of the financial impact of the acquisition on the buyer company

    Looking for methods of financing of the acquisition, if required by the buyer

    Negotiating on the most fitting terms and conditions for the buye

    Structuring the transaction deal and preparing the draft document

    Assistance in the financial due diligence

    Assisting in legal, tax, and investigative due diligence

    Fundraising

    In addition to help on the buy-side and sell-side of the M&A activities, we also assist in advisory services for raising funds through debt or equity. Our strong network of many financial institutions such as banks, venture capital funds, NBFCs, and private equity funds helps us to obtain the best consultancy on this. We aid in the successful execution and completion of such a financing transaction within time to achieve maximum value out of it. Fundraising services include:

    • Identifying the target investors
    • Analysis of the deal offered by each of the prospective investors
    • Approaching the potential investors for discussion purposes
    • Preparing documents relevant for negotiation
    • Negotiating the terms and conditions and valuation
    • Completion of the transaction documents
    • Ensuring due diligence of the transaction
    • Facilitating completion of the transaction

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    Mergers & Acquisitions

    The experts of M&A activity at KMS provide all-encompassing services to the clients by identifying and setting up transactions and supporting in its successful execution to reach the desired state.

    Our skilled, experienced professionals and dedicated industry knowledge experts enable us to provide practical, clear, and objective advisory services for mergers and acquisitions activity.
    We have an international network of Mergers and Acquisitions professionals that enables usto procure important market intelligence for the required concerns so that the deal is completed effectively and efficiently.
    Our intellectual capital, deal-specific focussed proficiency, and broad resources enable the parties to agree on the most fitting terms and conditions for the transaction, thereby facilitating the achievement of strategic and valuation goals.
    We also act as a single point of contact on the client-side – be it a buyer or seller to avoid any confusion in the communication, discussion and negotiation so that a smooth process is ensured to achieve deal completion

    our clients say

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    We are very happy with the Mergers & Acquisitions advisory services that KMS provided. The result was the successful sale of our firm to the right people. They simplified the complicated process through their patience, proficiency, and professionalism. We remain thankful to them.
    CEO, IT company
    Big thanks to KMS for their unwavering commitment and assistance in our acquisition transaction. Their industry knowledge and strong analysis helped us in considering various options for our acquisition and selecting the best. They exceeded our expectations. We would recommend KMS to anyone looking for the best M&A advisors in India.
    Co-owner, Manufacturing Company
    KMS understood my business well. They understood my challenges and brought unwavering professionalism to close the deal successfully. They found me a great deal through round-the-clock consulting and negotiated the terms and conditions best suited to me. I wouldn’t have achieved the outcome without KMS.
    Entrepreneur, food business

    frequently asked questions(faqs)

    The process by which two separate businesses are combined to form a single new legal entity is called a merger. There are three types of mergers: Vertical mergers exploit existing synergies, horizontal mergers increase market share while concentric mergers expand the product offering

    A process in which one entity takes control over another entity by purchasing a majority of its shares or assets is called acquisition. There are four types of acquisitions:

    1. In the horizontal acquisition, one company acquires another company in the same business, industry, or sector.
    2. In the vertical acquisition, a company acquires a supplier of inputs or distributors of its products and services or the company to which it sells its products and services.
    3. In the conglomerate acquisition, a company acquires another company operating in a different kind of business or sector for diversification purposes.
    4. In the congeneric acquisition, the acquired and the acquirer share a similarity.
    An acquisition occurs when one entity acquires another entity while a merger occurs when two separate entities join to form a new, joint entity.
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