Mergers & acquisitions

Our M&A service has two parts: first, finding and approaching a target company; second, providing the know-how to implement a successful deal. We maintain an extensive database of companies for sale, a selection of which appears on our companies for sale page. If you do not find a suitable company there, please contact us: we have many more that are not listed.

A successful merger or acquisition can add tremendous value to a business, but making sure each step of the process, from valuation through negotiation to completion, succeeds demands professionalism, diligence and care, as well as considerable experience and knowledge. Our services help clients reach their strategic goals by identifying and implementing opportunities to merge with or acquire other businesses.

When to talk to us

We do not charge for an introductory session; you can then decide whether to work with us. Contact us if:

• you need to dispose of an asset or division as part of a restructuring or change in strategic direction;
• you want to increase shareholder value by acquiring or merging with a business that offers a good fit;
• you are looking to privatise a firm currently in public hands, as governments around the world increasingly seek to raise funds and improve the operation of many businesses;
• your industry is consolidating through globalisation and competition, and you are looking for businesses that offer a good strategic fit; or
• you work in private equity and need to execute a deal quickly and efficiently without local knowledge of your own.

How EFS can help

EFS and its partners are well connected. We take part in many professional networks and keep our ear to the ground. With deep industry knowledge and continuous contact with the markets, we can spot opportunities and assemble teams to execute a deal as the need arises. A selection of the opportunities in our database can be viewed on our companies for sale and private equity pages.

EFS will approach your chosen target company on your behalf while maintaining your confidentiality. Until you decide to inform the market, the transaction will be kept confidential. We also identify appropriate buyers and implement sales to achieve the best price for our clients.

We help plan the financing of a takeover by providing equity and debt financing solutions, models and the contacts to implement them. Capturing maximum value requires a thorough understanding of debt and corporate restructuring options, and a keen eye for strategic opportunities to improve competitive position. We will work closely with you on this.