Mergers and Acquisitions | Murray International Consultants

Murray International Consultants (MIC) understand that the primary aim of any merger or acquisition is not to grow too big too fast, but for companies to do what they do well, do better. This results in profitable and sustainable growth. Our consultants are therefore adept at creating and implementing merger and acquisition strategies which improve the odds of success before and after the deal, and deliver winning results.

Our knowledge and expertise can help our clients in the following areas of the merger and acquisition value chain:

Two questions behind every deal should be "How will buying this asset make my existing business more valuable, and how will I bring value to the asset I am buying?" MIC therefore work with companies to decide where to invest and where to divest. We have been involved in numerous successful acquisitions over the past 30 years.

MIC help clients to identify the right targets in line with strategy and growth opportunities. We work to enhance deal flow by screening targets based on criteria set in the acquisition strategy and develop a road map to approach suitable targets.

Is the deal commercially attractive? Are we capable of realising the targeted value? The first question requires external inquiry, the second demands internal focus. MIC collaborate seamlessly with clients to help companies make better investment decisions.

To make any deal pay off you have to determine a short list of critical actions. However, mergers also require rigorous follow-through on a long list of integration tasks. Doing both is difficult and many companies fail. However, MIC can help strike the correct balance.

MIC assist clients throughout the joint venture process of strategy development, partner selection and implementation. Many joint ventures and alliances frequently fail due to neglect of the first stage, strategy development. We therefore focus on ensuring that deals are structured correctly from the outset. This involves a clear, transparent and shared vision and a solid understanding of mutual economics which can bring great rewards and value for both parties. MIC have worked on projects in India, the USA, China, Germany and the UK.

MIC work with clients to manage their portfolios and decide where to grow and where to shed. By carefully divesting non-core assets or separating organisations, management can better focus their attention on their core business and unlock substantial additional value.

For further information contact Murray International Consultants.