due diligence
We have earned a reputation for providing timely, relevant and value added due diligence advice and reports. Make sure you have the information you need before making critical decisions, with the help of our financial due diligence team. Without doubt, the success of an acquisition to an acquirer, be it a corporate or financial investor, can be significantly influenced by the extent and quality of the due diligence undertaken. Financial due diligence is a key aspect of the overall investigation into the target.
Our financial due diligence team comprises specialists who are deeply committed and experienced in providing:
- Due diligence for investors, banks and private equity houses (e.g. when considering funding a management buy-out);
- Due diligence for corporate acquirers, in which case we report to the acquirer and, where appropriate, their funders;
- Vendor due diligence – this is commissioned by a vendor, but remains a robust independent review upon which a purchaser can ultimately place legal reliance. It identifies potential issues and reduces the probability of these being used by a purchaser to reduce the price. This is because they can be presented in a managed way by the vendor, rather than being identified by the purchaser and used as a negotiating tool against the vendor.
The specifics of the deal always determine the scope of financial due diligence. However, the process typically includes:
- An in-depth analysis of underlying historic performance, cash flows, assets and liabilities;
- A critique of management’s forecasts, including the working capital requirements of the business;
- A review of the underlying financial systems and controls; and
- Analysis of the taxation position of the business.
Our reports will also include:
- A summary of the key issues that have been identified by our work; and
- Our views on the associated risk and implications for the deal, including integration and other post-deal issues where appropriate.
We have a reputation for thoroughness, so you can transact with more confidence, knowing that any issues have been properly reviewed and thought through. Also, we aim to identify key issues at the earliest stage so you can reach a ‘go/no-go’ decision earlier.
project Syndication
With our advisory team combined with our record of structuring transactions across a wide range of sectors, Ralph Bomment is well equipped to provide the tailored service you need for your project.
Ralph Bomment’s project finance advisory team works closely with our financial modelling and debt advisory colleagues to deliver a first-rate service. The market is shifting and evolving in response to the backlog of investment in infrastructure, coupled with the pressures on funding and liquidity arising from the economic climate. With our network, experience and knowledge, Ralph Bomment can help you identify and deliver robust funding solutions for your projects.
Valuations & Feasibility
Ralph Bomment’s seasoned team gives clients a real insight into the valuation process. Our open, collaborative process enables our views to be rigorously tested, resulting in conclusions that give you total confidence. Is it worth it? what should I pay? how do I value it? what can I be criticised for? So many questions face us on valuations, whether we’re operating in the commercial, public or third sector.
Your need to obtain a valuation could have arisen from a whole host of reasons, including:
- An exiting shareholder that needs to be bought out;
- For supporting negotiations in a trade sale, merger, restructuring or fundraising;
- For bank security purposes;
- In litigation or matrimonial cases;
- For financial reporting purposes; and
- For taxation purposes.
At Ralph Bomment, we have a dedicated valuation team who can help with all aspects of valuation. We pride ourselves on working closely with clients, and our valuation services are much more than just fixing a value. Our aim is to provide our clients with a clear understanding of how the values have been derived so key assumptions can be robustly tested and explored. This is achieved by clearly presenting and discussing our research and views, enabling you to gain real insight into the valuation process. Please get in touch with us to discuss how our dedicated valuation team can help your organisation.