Divestments and sales
- Determining the business to be divested and the best structure
- Developing a clear and concise marketing message
- Developing a tailored transaction process
- Assessing capital structure
- Advising on the market value
- Identifying buyers that would benefit from the business to be divested, given their capabilities fit with the target
- Identifying and accessing the key decision makers of buyers
- Managing other transaction advisers to limit management distraction
- Negotiating to maximise price and terms
- Closing the deal
Mergers and acquisitions
- Identifying, evaluating, and accessing acquisition targets, including capabilities fit
- Determining and assessing likely competition, including strengths and weaknesses, and funding ability
- Assessing the value to you, including development of a financial model
- Determining the optimal acquisition/merger structure
- Managing the diligence process
- Managing and minimising risk in transaction documentation
- Negotiating and closing the deal
Takeovers
- Takeover defense advice
- Bid pricing and strategy
- Consideration of funding structures
- Project managing the transaction, including other advisers
- Shareholder engagement
- Engaging with relevant regulatory bodies
- Implementation of takeover
Joint ventures
- Assessment of appropriates of JV to commercial objectives
- Identifying, evaluation and assessing suitable joint venture partners
- Accessing key decision makers of shortlisted joint venture partners
- Evaluation of contribution of each JV partner, distributions and JV ratio
- Assessing and structuring the JV commercial terms
- Exit strategy
Capital raisings / IPO
We will be an independent advisor to the Board of Directors, advising on the initial preparation phase through to execution, including on:
- Pre-float preparation including optimal offer structure, capital structure and valuation
- Future Board composition
- Assistance with preparation of historical and forecast financial information for the Investigating Accountant
- Evaluation and appointment of IPO advisers including lead manager(s)
- Assistance with drafting marketing materials including the Prospectus
- Coordination of work streams in relation to offer marketing
- Stakeholder management and assistance with media briefings
- Aftermarket support including review of analyst briefing reports
In the event that a dual-track process is pursued, PwC can also assist in leading the trade sale.
Government privatisations
- Identifying, evaluating and accessing bidders and concessionaires
- Managing Government stakeholders
- Probity compliance
- Developing a clear and concise marketing message
- Developing a tailored transaction process
- Assessing capital structure
- Advising on the market value
- Managing other transaction advisers to limit management distraction
- Negotiating to maximise price and terms
- Closing the deal
Strategic and feasibility advice
- Creating the deal strategy
- Assessing industry dynamics
- Providing independent advice on valuation
- Developing capital structure and financing options
- Identifying, evaluating and assessing potential targets and suitors, including capabilities fit
