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M&A
Due
diligence
Valuation
State aid
Additional
services
You know your business can DO more and BE more.
At LUCSTO Advisory we provide the support you need to take that step whether it be a merger, an acquisition, the need to properly valuate your business, to run due diligence or to apply for state aid that supports your next big decision.
years of experience*
* in top consulting firms
projects*
* in top consulting firms
Services
Our high-level services provide a solid foundation for your next move, an unbiased opinion on the entire process and the expertise to see you through the twists and turns of today’s context.
Mergers and acquisitions
Expertise:
5
initiatives
Either by becoming a new entity through a merger or by acquiring a new company and assimilating it within the existing culture, our M&A services ensure the optimal way to manage and structure the transaction.
Our team provides guidance and assistance every step of the way
Process:
strategy – target or investor identification – marketing strategy and approach – company analysis – negotiations – contract drafting and amending – completion/closing and integration.
Documents:
teaser – info memorandum (your business’ “sales brochure”) – process letter – data room.
If you intend to sell your business (exit) or acquire a company, get in touch with us to initiate the process right foot forward! A preparatory M&A exercise could also be useful to face possible unexpected buying offers.
Due diligence
Expertise:
+80
projects completed
We pinpoint the business key drivers, providing you a fair financial understanding of the target company (buy-DD) or for your own company (vendor-DD).
Financial Due Diligence include the analysis of
(not being limited to):
Access our financial due diligence service and ensure your business decisions are well informed and documented! If requested, we could join with our partners to accommodate other types of due diligence (eg. tax, legal, etc)
Valuation
Expertise:
+100
projects finalized
Business valuation service estimates the market value of the company with a substantiated conclusion which stands up to outside scrutiny, usually in a transaction context or for informative purposes. Valuation methodology follows the valuation standards: market approach – listed/deals peers multiples, income approach – DCF (forecast) and cost approach.
Other valuation purposes could relate to a business transfer
price purchase allocation (including the valuation of intangibles: trademarks, customer relationship, intellectual property, etc) or goodwill impairment (financial reporting requirements).
LUCSTO Advisory
is certified to deliver authorized independent valuation services in compliance with International Valuation Standards being a corporate member of ANEVAR.
State aid
Expertise:
5
projects completed
If you are planning a significant investment to develop or to expand your activity, state aid is an option you should consider. State aid means grants from Ministry of Finance or Ministry of Economy.
We can provide full assistance in submitting the state aid application and latter into implementation/monitorization period as follows:
Contact us to perform a score simulation and calculate the qualification probability!
Additional services
Expertise:
+50
initiatives
Entrepreneurship can lead to some serious unforeseen challenges that aren’t covered above – that is why our team is ready to provide customized services based on your particular business needs:
Why us?
We offer an interesting combo in your business development through acquisitions (M&A, DD, BV) or organically through state aid alongside other complementary services.
We are a corporate member of ANEVAR and our team members’ credentials are high-level:
We have worked and completed projects in:
energy
agribusiness
automotive
technology
healthcare
transportation
manufacturing
Our
values:
Partnership:
collaboration is the cornerstone of all our projects. Our expertise relies on your transparency and openness to provide the optimal outcome for your project.
Complementarity:
we work WITH your business, adapting to company culture and business objectives, and filling in yet unforeseen blind spots in your view.
Independence:
we hold no bias institutional or otherwise. Our results are objective and reliable, fully standing up to outside scrutiny.
Direct communication:
there is no sugarcoating in business – our expertise will highlight potential risk as well as possible opportunities.
Consistency:
regardless of scope and objectives, we provide the same level of involvement and diligence to present you with relevant and timely results.
Data powered:
our work is powered by data and guided by knowledge.