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Business Acquisitions & Disposals
Acquisitions
Sometimes the best way to improve your competitive position in the marketplace and the scalability of your business is through business fusion - a merger or an acquisition. This is a complex and time consuming process, requiring detailed research to test the temperature of the market. This also involves preparation and expert negotiation skills for you to achieve the optimum result.
This is when you need the support of trained professionals to breathe life into the transaction - giving it the best chance of success.
Phelan Prescott & Co. can provide practical assistance throughout the process. Our role varies from project to project however a typical transaction could include:
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Identification of suitable target companies though research in Ireland and our international contacts and affiliates. |
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Drafting of an acquisition strategy, which identifies the key elements of the existing business and address the benefits any acquisition could bring to these key elements. |
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Assessment of suitable targets and the likely transaction price |
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Investigation of the financial affairs of the target company |
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Management of the process from indicative offer to signature of an agreement. |
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Assistance with implementation of the post-acquisition plan including the payroll, administration, sales tactics and accounting systems. |
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Optimising the tax and financial position of the combined enterprise |
Disposals
Within a certain period you may table to improve your profitability through a strategically targeted disposal. Again, we can help with valuing the assets, finding suitable purchasers and negotiating the sale. Phelan Prescott & Co. can assist throughout this process to help achieve the primary objective and minimise the disruption to the business being sold. Our role can include:
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Consideration of the strategic options |
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Establish a valuation range . |
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Draft a disposal memorandum |
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Identify and contact prospective purchasers |
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Management of disposal process |
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On-going refinement of the sale agreement |
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Post disposal assistance |
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