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At IBC, we provide a comprehensive, flexible service

tailored to our client's specific needs

encompassing all M&A activities, including:

• identification of a suitable business(es)

• completion of due diligence

• provision of our detailed M&A report including recommendations

• negotiation of satisfactory terms and conclusion of an agreement

Since 1999, we have gained a wealth of M&A experience

globally in many varied sectors, including retail, FMCG, travel, entertainment and engineering.

We regard strict confidentiality and the highest operational standards and code of ethics as absolutely paramount at all times, from the initial consulation to post-completion of the merger or acquisition.

At the outset, we gain a clear understanding of our client's M&A strategy and objectives, when we also agree clear parameters; we can, at this stage, also undertake a review of our client's strategy

The benefits of an idependent review of M&A strategy...

Research by Forbes indicates that the failure rate of M&As - as measured by creation of post-merger financial value - is 50%. Various reasons for such failure are:

• excessive valuations, often fuelled by an over-riding desire by the CEO and/or board to complete the M&A without sufficient regard to - or comprehensive assessment of - financial repercussions;
• lack of comprehensive appreciation of value drivers; and,
• cultural differences between the acquiring and target companies which were either not recognised or disregarded.

Instructing IBC will reduce the risk facing your company, resulting in either our validating the strategy or provision of our proposals, as appropriate.

Please contact us in strict confidence and without obligation

+44 (0) 1903 264086