MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS - DUE DILIGENCE

Our approach to merger and acquisition assignments is unique and includes the following components:

Availability
Our merger and acquisition group understands that the culmination of a deal requires immediate and constant attention. All members of the group are committed to be available when needed, even on short notice, and will give priority to the transaction until consummation. A telephone call to any group member will galvanize a team into action.

Deal Experience
Each member of our group has had significant experience in acquisition and restructuring transactions. In addition to being experienced consultants, accountants and tax specialists, each member of the group is also experienced in such transactions.

Team Players
Members of our merger and acquisition group have extensive experience working with other professionals on deals. They know that successful transactions result from teamwork. Our experience enables us to function within merger and acquisition teams quickly and efficiently.

Tailoring
We offer a multitude of services, any or all of which may be important to a given transaction. Our project leaders quickly discern which services are needed. We do not duplicate; we bring a menu of services to the table, discarding redundancies and employing services needed. After client agreement, we quickly obtain necessary resources from within our firm and proceed.

Confidentiality
All of our professionals are advised and constantly reminded of this responsibility. In the current climate regarding sensitive information, this attribute is paramount.

Objectivity
Independent, objective third-party assistance is necessary in an acquisition or restructuring transaction. Importantly, the assistance must be accurate, creditable and professionally delivered. Our fees are not contingent on the outcome of the deal. Thus, while we concentrate on successful transactions we do not hesitate to bring to light any to be considered in the ultimate evaluation of a transaction.

Industry Knowledge
We have a wide range of immediately accessible industry specialists in our firm. Industry information can often be crucial in evaluating a transaction.

The core of our merger and acquisition service is an analytical approach to the business, financial and accounting issues confronting the buyer of any business. We delve into these issues, challenge the assumptions and rationale supporting prospective financial information, and work with our clients to evaluate the issues and find the best way to structure each transaction.