Mergers and acquisitions

Realise your business's potential with a laser-focused growth strategy

Mergers and acquisitions can accelerate a business’s growth strategy, transform its operations and increase its market share. But M&A comes with its own risks and complexities that, when not mitigated, can derail a business strategy. Combining two companies involves more than a conversation and a handshake – valuations, balance sheets, cash flows, culture and profitability all need to be analysed and managed.

Successful and sustainable M&A

For some businesses, there may be the potential for growth in the current crisis, such as opportunistic M&A deals. For others, this period can be used to consider the longer-term strategy, to ensure they have a medium term liquidity position that allows them to take advantage of opportunities in the post-Covid-19 world.

At Mazars, we work with companies of all sizes across a broad range of sectors, from owner-managed businesses to international companies and private equity funds. With our international perspective and team-based approach, we provide support and guidance across:

• Negotiations
• Acquisition
• Mergers
• Disposals
• Fundraising
• Valuations

As an adviser, we take an active approach to creating, negotiating, structuring, and managing transactions with a focus on achieving a successful outcome.

Due diligence

At every stage, the advice we provide to you is objective and independent, and based on our extensive experience in M&A. Every deal comes with value drivers as well as risks, so it is important to carry out business-wide due diligence alongside considering the effect of market dynamics. Mazars understands the complexities of deals and provides the support you need to confidently transform your business.

If you are seeking to grow or transition your company through M&A, contact us and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss further.