We help clients get deals done faster, with less disruption and at a more attractive price. Using cross-functional teams, we bring together relevant expertise from across the firm, including tapping into the firm’s vast industry sector knowledge.
Any organisation considering a deal needs to check all the assumptions it is making about that deal. Financial due diligence provides peace of mind to both corporate and financial buyers, by analysing and validating all the financial, commercial, operational and strategic assumptions being made.
When a company is up for sale - or selling off one of its parts - it needs to show an in-depth report on its financial health to potential buyers. This is called vendor due diligence. PwC provides comfort to both buyers (acquirers) and sellers (vendors) with an independent view of the business, encompassing its performance and prospects
If a corporate or a private equity house wants to acquire another company, it will need to thoroughly understand that company’s current and projected performance. PwC provides a commercial due diligence report, which usually involves a comprehensive review of the company’s business plan in the context of projected market conditions and the industry/competition.
Corporate and private equity buyers and sellers need to quickly and efficiently understand the key drivers behind a given investment, and identify the steps required to realize the transaction’s value as effectively as possible.
In every transaction, the share purchase agreement — referred to simply as the 'agreement' or 'SPA' — is shaped by key commercial and pricing negotiations. Buyers and sellers are becoming increasingly clever in finding ways to unlock potential value through how the agreement is negotiated and carried out.
Our experienced structuring specialists provide guidance on the optimal setup of a transaction and how it can be executed. The team develops solutions for a wide range of deals, including acquisitions, divestments, IPOs, PFI/PPP projects, group restructurings, financial reorganizations, and the formation of strategic alliances.