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Walden's Buy-Side Advisory Services
Walden's strength comes from an aggressive approach to finding companies not yet at market. Whether there are many or few potential targets, we provide deep industry and company-specific research, through analytical support and high-impact transactional advice to help our clients acquire the right company, on the right terms, at the right price.
With extensive expertise in buy-side acquisition search, we are able to complement our clients' acquisition efforts and complete levels of screening and research that would be prohibitive for their staffs. Our support allows clients to leverage their time and resources to complete acquisitions quickly, dealing only with select, well-qualified and willing acquisition candidates.
OUR APPROACH TO STRATEGIC ACQUISITION
Industry and Database Search
Evaluation of industry trends, growth, competition, and fragmentation to identify the most desirable segments.
Development of an Acquisition Strategy
An acquisition plan is created through detailed client strategy reviews and opportunity assessments.
Target Company List Development
Compilation of comprehensive lists of potential acquisition targets and determination of their potential synergy with the acquisition strategy.
Initial Target Contact
Prioritized contact of all potential acquisition targets within a campaign of direct mail, high-level telemarketing, and partner-driven qualification interviews with an acquisition targets directors and officers to share the benefits of our strategy and to determine their interest in being acquired.
Financial Analysis and Modeling
Review and analysis of target company financial statements and gathering of additional management input to validate operating and financial performance.
Acquisition Valuation
Assist the client with development of an acquisition valuation based on analysis of financial statements, industry research, and review of completed industry transactions.
Negotiation of Transaction Terms and Structure
Walden will lead the negotiations, working closely with any other professionals on the client's merger and acquisition team. This may include corporate attorneys, public accountants, etc.
Due Diligence Support
Complete support of the due diligence process through gathering of all information necessary for financial, operating, and legal review of target companies, including all regulatory reviews.
Acquisition Financing
Raising, structuring, and negotiating the terms and conditions of financing required to successfully complete a transaction.
Closing
Walden will coordinate the closing and the transition periods in order to help our client minimize business disruption and begin the important task of integrating the acquisition. |
