70% of M&A deals fail to create expected value

M&A Advisory for Deals That Create Real Value

Expert guidance through every phase of your acquisition or sale—from strategy to integration.

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Why M&A Deals Fail

Common Failure Points

  • Inadequate due diligence (45% of failures)
  • Overpaying for targets (38%)
  • Poor integration execution (54%)
  • Cultural incompatibility (33%)
  • Synergy overestimation (47%)

Our Success Factors

  • Rigorous due diligence process
  • Realistic valuation methods
  • Integration planning from Day 1
  • Cultural assessment included
  • Post-merger support available

M&A Advisory Services

Transaction Advisory

Strategic rationale development, target identification, deal structuring, negotiation support, due diligence management.

Due Diligence

Financial, commercial, operational, IT, and cultural due diligence. Risk identification and deal implications.

Valuation Services

Target valuation, synergy quantification, purchase price allocation, fairness opinions.

Sell-Side Advisory

Business preparation, documentation, buyer identification, negotiation support, closing assistance.

Integration Planning

Day 1 readiness planning, integration strategy, synergy capture planning, governance design.

Post-Merger Integration

Integration program management, synergy tracking, issue resolution, cultural integration.

Our Due Diligence Coverage

Financial

  • Quality of earnings
  • Working capital
  • Debt/cash analysis
  • Tax positions
  • Accounting policies

Commercial

  • Market dynamics
  • Competitive position
  • Customer analysis
  • Revenue quality
  • Growth drivers

Operational

  • Operations efficiency
  • IT infrastructure
  • HR/talent assessment
  • Supply chain
  • Regulatory compliance

Transaction Process Support

1

Strategy

M&A rationale, success criteria

2

Targeting

Identification, screening, approach

3

Diligence

Comprehensive assessment

4

Execution

Negotiation, documentation, closing

5

Integration

Value capture, monitoring

Transaction Types We Support

Strategic Acquisitions

Market expansion, capability building

Private Equity

Buy-side, add-ons, carve-outs

Management Buyouts

MBO structuring and execution

Business Sales

Full sale or partial divestiture

Joint Ventures

JV formation and structuring

Mergers

True merger of equals

Restructuring

Distressed situations

Cross-Border

International transactions

Why Choose Us for M&A

Regional Expertise

Deep understanding of Zimbabwe and Zambia business environments, regulatory frameworks, and market dynamics.

Multi-Disciplinary

We combine tax, legal, financial, and operational expertise in one integrated team—no coordination gaps.

Integration Focus

We don't disappear at closing. Our support extends through integration to ensure value capture.

$100M+ in transaction value advised in the past 5 years

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