• Objectives and deal scope definition
• Public information analysis:
  • Basic market review
  • Target key financial and descriptive data review
  • Acquisition history and multiples

Negotiation and Due Diligence

• Management of Due Diligence process and advisor coordination (legal, tax, HR, environmental)
• Negotiation support
• Preparation of binding offer
• Support in signing and closing of transaction

• Access to target company:
  • Landscape of decision makers and shareholders, approach “angles”
  • Contact with management team
  • Project presentation
• Signing of NDAs and letter of Intent:
  • Definition of scope
  • Principles definition and general terms
  • Deal structuring

• Information review:
  • Strategy and Business Plan review
  • Market and competitive environment
  • SWOT analysis
  • Financial review: historical and estimates
• Preparation of financial model and buy-side business plan
• Valuation report
• Preparation of indicative offer letter