Selective acquisitions, mergers and business combinations involving public and privately held companies. Each opportunity considered through its commercial rationale, stakeholder objectives and execution requirements.
We consider opportunities involving companies, business units and operating assets. Assessment covers the business model, financial position, ownership objectives and requirements for continuity after a transaction.
The scope of an acquisition, the responsibilities of each party and any funding requirements are considered together.
We explore combinations where businesses or capabilities may be complementary. The discussion begins with the commercial purpose, followed by ownership, governance, management and implementation considerations.
A suitable structure should reflect the interests and obligations of the parties involved.
Some opportunities are best developed through a partnership. We consider joint ventures and commercial collaborations with clearly defined contributions, responsibilities and measures of progress.
The assessment includes how the relationship will operate, how decisions will be made and how commercial outcomes will be shared.
Size, geography and structure are considered case by case. Detailed opportunities are discussed privately after initial alignment.
Each stage establishes the basis for the next. Select a step to explore how a discussion can progress.
Share a short, non-confidential overview of the company, your role and the purpose of the discussion.
Company boards, management teams, shareholders and authorised advisers are welcome to make an initial approach. Please identify your role and the company concerned.
Yes. We welcome appropriate strategic discussions with publicly listed companies. Where a formal process exists, we engage through the company or its appointed adviser.
The company name, your role, the broad purpose of the discussion and an indication of preferred timing are sufficient. Detailed or sensitive materials can follow through an agreed channel.
Each opportunity is assessed individually. Structure and capital requirements are considered alongside the business model, stakeholder objectives and execution plan. Any commitment is set out in specific agreed documentation.
