We believe that complex transactions, especially those involving significant resource commitments need careful analysis, detailed information, proper planning and advisory support from experts. Due diligence can be done by many consultants but you will only trust the what is done by a reliable advisor. We do not pretend to be experts in every field, but we can identify good experts for our clients.

We assist clients with evaluation of options, understanding the Kenyan and regional environment, company buy and sale, or other types of complex transactions. Our primary goal is to help clients achieve their objectives while minimizing overall risk. This involves providing advice and support throughout the transaction process, from initial due diligence to post-transaction integration. 

Since we are not licensed under any regulatory framework, we provide advisory services based on our understanding of the clients, our knowledge and experience based on information available. Where licensed professionals are required, we assist clients in identifying them and coordinating to ensure the transaction is successful. 

We provide clients with a competitive edge by helping them make informed decisions, mitigate risk, and achieve their strategic objectives. Whether you are looking to sell your business, acquire a new company, or invest in a promising opportunity, a transaction advisory team can help you navigate the complex transaction landscape and achieve your goals. Working together with our clients and our carefully selected partners, we approach in our transaction advisory service as follows:

• We understand your business and the intended transaction
• We explore the options, formulate a strategy and a work plan before contracting with you
• There may be need to conduct due diligence on the business or asset being bought or sold
• Preparing relevant communication materials
• Valuation, negotiating and structuring the transaction
• Closing the transaction
• Providing post-transaction support as may be needed

Subs of Transaction Advisory Services

• Due Diligence – Our team can conduct thorough due diligence investigations to assess the financial, operational, and commercial aspects of a target company. This may involve analysing historical financial performance, quality of earnings, working capital requirements, taxation matters, legal and regulatory compliance, commercial contracts, customer and supplier relationships, and market dynamics. Due diligence reports provide insights into potential risks, synergies, and valuation considerations. We ensure that we discuss them thoroughly with our clients. In our discussions, we have the client’s interest sincerely at heart and therefore seek to ensure that we all understand the matters at hand the same way.

• Financial Modelling and Analysis – Our team may develop financial models to evaluate the financial impact of a transaction. These models project future performance, assess the value of synergies, determine deal economics, and simulate various scenarios. Financial analysis usually helps our clients to understand the potential returns, risks, and financial implications of a transaction. When envisaged or real business transactions are analysed as figures, it is usually easy to look at businesses objectively and therefore easy to communicate to management of the business or any other interested parties that may be interested.

• Deal Structuring and Negotiation Support – Our team can assist clients in structuring transactions to maximize value and achieve strategic objectives. We provide advice on pricing mechanisms, purchase price adjustments, earn-out arrangements, and financing options. We also support clients during negotiations, helping them understand and address financial and commercial issues that may arise.

• Integration and Separation Services – For clients involved in post-transaction integration or separation activities, we provide guidance on planning and executing the integration/separation process. This includes developing integration/separation strategies, creating synergy capture plans, optimizing organizational structures, and implementing change management initiatives.

• Transaction Tax Advisory – We partner with tax professionals to address the tax implications of a transaction. This helps clients to navigate tax considerations like structuring the deal to minimize tax liabilities, assessing tax risks, and identifying potential tax benefits or drawbacks.

• Valuation and Assessing Fairness  – Our team can offer expertise in valuing businesses or assets, whether directly or involving experts for various industries. Working with our professionals, we perform valuations using various methodologies. In some cases, we are involved in negotiations, knowing all too well that every valuation has a subjective element. Our interest arriving at a fair price and protecting the interest of our clients.

• Support on Regulatory and Compliance  – We work with clients to ensure good understanding and compliance with regulatory requirements associated with transactions. Our diverse clients navigate complex legal and regulatory landscapes, and therefore need to be handheld to ensure compliance with various laws, broad and industry-specific regulations.

• International Expansion and Market Entry – East and Central Africa is our home, and we know the region well. We support clients in exploring regional expansion by providing market research, financial analysis, and insights on potential risks and challenges. We help clients assess market entry strategies, evaluate investment opportunities, and understand local business practices and regulations.