Investment activity has grown, but it is increasingly difficult to identify opportunities within medium to large sized companies. Investors have, therefore, reduced their target dimensions; and, at the same time, the risks linked to market uncertainties have increased. For these reasons, investors need to focus more on the identification of new opportunities, delegating the operating aspects of the transaction to external advisers.

Why choose PKF ?

An institutional investor requires skilled personnel, to be employed on a timely and efficient basis in every phase of a transaction, to verify the business’ growth prospects, prepare business plans and financial forecasts and complete due diligences covering the financial, accounting and fiscal status of the target company. PKF is able to provide these services skilfully and rapidly.

What services do we offer?

Our transaction services team is able to:

• verify and interpret the target company’s economic and financial data, utilising staff who have covered roles of controller or finance director
• develop business plans based on an accurate analysis of the company and its market
• perform valuations of companies, business units and projects taking into account sector comparables
• assist legal consultants in the use and interpretation of the economic, financial and fiscal aspects of a transaction
• monitor and manage the transfer process of a business in all its aspects (personnel, management, contracts, etc.)
• identify the operating controls which need to be introduced to ensure efficient management of the business
• protect the investment by establishing up front agreements with other shareholders and defining the rules of Corporate Governance