MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
Elfcorp advises clients on the use of mergers, acquisitions, disposals and multinational alliances to improve competitiveness and achieve their particular strategic and financial objectives. The firm would formulate a specific M&A strategy to identify and engage prospective M&A targets that best complement the client's business. Elfcorp can be involved in all stages of a transaction, including: advising the client on strategy and structure, developing a valuation range, and assisting in negotiating and closing the transaction.

M&A transactions can often be complex and difficult to complete. Elfcorp’s approach to executing a client’s M&A mandate is to garner and integrate the expertise of specialized professionals to ensure that transaction requirements are addressed in the most effective manner. In addition, Elfcorp recognizes that close collaboration with the client and a well-defined M&A Process is a prerequisite for executing an effective M&A undertaking.

Increasing company value
Elfcorp advises and supports companies through the different stages of implementing defined growth strategies in an effort to increase company value. These strategies may focus on external or internal growth opportunities.

Acquisition Process for Buyers
Elfcorp assists buyers in realizing their growth and diversification plans by:

• Establishing targeted acquisition criteria and implementing an effective acquisition plan
• Identifying, prioritizing and screening of acquisition targets
• Preparing valuations of target candidates
• Developing negotiation strategies and structuring the transaction on the most favourable terms
• Coordinating the due diligence process to explore and uncover hidden risks and rewards that impact pricing and deal structuring
• Advising and assisting in accessing capital sources to fund the acquisition
• Managing the closing process to assure prompt, smooth closure of the transaction

Realising company value
Company value is generally realized by executing the business objectives of a corporation. However, companies may realise additional value through the internal process of restructuring or other internal actions that would generate economic benefits to the company. External options may also be considered in the form of a divestment of an operating unit or equity in the company. Such undertaking is often complex and success would be enhanced by the professional approach, preparation and implementation through Elfcorp services.

Divestment Process
Elfcorp performs the following services for sellers to maximize value:

• Analyzing client’s business and its operating environment to determine a range of values you might receive in the marketplace
• Preparing a confidential Information Memorandum that highlights the strengths of the business and the unique opportunities afforded potential acquirers
• Defining the goals of the seller and translating the unique needs and wants into effective deal-making objectives
• Completing the confidential search for appropriate buyers utilizing our extensive internal and external network and fully exploring all opportunities
• Evaluating offers as they relate to both financial and non-financial implications of the sale
• Negotiating with prospective buyers to assure that seller goals are met, including pricing, deal structuring and intangible aspects
• Coordinating, assisting and advising with respect to due diligence issues
• Managing the closing process to assure prompt, smooth closure of the transaction
  

Find out more about our Mergers & Acquisitions process.