End-to-end mergers and acquisitions advisory for buyers, sellers and investors, covering target and buyer search, deal advisory, valuation, financial, tax and legal due diligence, deal structuring, regulatory approvals, closing and post-merger integration, for domestic and cross-border transactions.
Growing through acquisitions is an important part of the strategy for foreign investors entering India, and for Indian companies building scale.
Identifying the right target is critical to an acquisition's success. We help scout for deals that offer real synergies and are the right fit. Through our network of relationships, we help buyers identify opportunities of interest and shortlist targets in line with their long-term objectives. We also help sellers find the right buyers and achieve fair value.
Once a deal is in sight, we stay with you through valuation, diligence, structuring, approvals, closing and integration, so nothing is lost between advisers.
We identify and screen targets or buyers through our network and relationships in the market, against your strategic and financial criteria.
We advise on both buy-side and sell-side deals: deal strategy, information memorandum, term sheets, negotiation support and deal management.
We carry out valuations using appropriate methodologies for negotiation, regulatory and accounting purposes. See our business valuation services.
We provide financial, tax, legal and investigative due diligence for buyers, and vendor due diligence for sellers.
We cover tax and regulatory deal structuring, transaction documents, approvals, completion accounts and closing mechanics, as an end-to-end solution.
We integrate finance, accounting, payroll, compliance and reporting, so the combined business delivers the expected synergies.
| Structure | How it works | Key considerations |
|---|---|---|
| Share acquisition | The buyer acquires shares of the target from existing shareholders, or through new shares | The buyer inherits all liabilities, so diligence and warranties are critical. Simple to execute. |
| Business transfer / slump sale | An undertaking is transferred as a going concern for a lump-sum price | Lets the buyer choose the business, with specific tax rules for slump sales. Contracts and licences may need transfer. |
| Merger or amalgamation | Companies combine through a scheme of arrangement approved by the NCLT | Can be tax-neutral if conditions are met. Fast-track routes are available for eligible companies. |
| Demerger | A business division is split into a separate company | Used for restructuring, focus or sale of a division. Tax neutrality depends on conditions. |
| Cross-border merger | An Indian and a foreign company merge, inbound or outbound | Needs compliance with the Companies Act and FEMA cross-border merger regulations. |
| Joint venture / minority stake | Partial investment, or a new jointly owned company | Governance, exit and pricing terms are key. See joint venture advisory. |
We define your objectives, target profile or buyer universe, and deal parameters.
We identify, screen and approach targets or buyers, under NDA.
We value the business, and negotiate the term sheet and deal structure.
We carry out financial, tax, legal and investigative diligence, and report key findings.
We handle the SPA/SHA or scheme, regulatory approvals and conditions precedent.
We complete closing, filings, completion accounts and post-merger integration.
Share your objectives in confidence. Our deal team will outline the opportunities, structure and next steps, at no cost and with no obligation.
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