Mergers and acquisitions offer a tremendous opportunity for growth and beneficial for both M&A parties. However, "forewarned is forearmed" applies as much as caveat emptor.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Our key expertise is to support founders, owners of companies with M&A, business alignment, planning & execution to achieve growth & financial targets.
Essential M&A support services, includes:
An initial in-depth analysis of the potential target
Background investigations by 3rd party specialists on corporate entities, including verification of business registration, review of legal and financial filings, and clarification of corporate structure (such as branches and affiliated companies)
Buy-Side Advisory
Vrkan Ventures advises middle market companies and their financial sponsors across the entire spectrum of the acquisition deal cycle: from pre-origination deal screening to target diligence to advising on closing agreements.
We deliver a full complement of buy-side advisory services;
Financial, operational & HR diligence
Business model assessment and valuation modeling
Distressed investments advisory
Term Sheet and purchase agreement advisory
Sell-Side M&A Preparation and Advisory
Vrkan Ventures & its partners provides comprehensive strategic exit planning and consulting to middle market companies and their owners or sponsors.
Our team is typically brought in 12 to 24 months prior to an exit event, however, our team has led successful shorter-term exits as well. We assist with key services including;
Pre-exit calculation of pro forma EBITDA
Valuation frameworks
Divisional carve-out preparation
Sell-side M&A processes, including exclusive negotiations
Data room preparation and assistance
Term sheet and purchase agreement advisory
M&A Criteria analysis
Identify key areas to identify targets;
Service : The type of Industry
Clients : Strong preference analysis, eg, Small or mid sized companies
Employees : Experienced Management, Low turnover in line with industry standard with a deep commitment to achieving client success and assessing permanent employees
Finances : Profitable growth history, Healthy balance sheet
Geography : Identify companies in the regions around the globe