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September 26, 2022

What is Corporate Advisory Services?

Public companies and large private companies need strategic and tactical advises in identifying opportunities for various business related processes such as mergers and acquisitions, IPO, PPP advisory, capital markets, project consulting, bidding etc. Due to lack of vision, fear of failure, lack of planning, reluctance to change and an overreliance on past performance, businesses seek advisory services for boosting their performance.

Corporate advisory service involves advising on financing matters for public and private companies, corporations, financial institutions and government entities. It’s a specific service provided by accountants, investment banks, law practitioners and host of service providers like financial and consulting firms.

Corporate finance advisory includes professional guidance, assistance, advice and practical solutions related to major financial activities of the business.

Mergers and Acquisition

Mergers and acquisitions are not part of everyday business operations. They are unique financial activities that require expert knowledge and guidance to ensure smooth and transparent transactions. Corporate financial advisors can guide you through all these processes. Some of the advisory services involved in the Mergers and Acquisition are

  • Identification of potential projects
  • Buy/sell advisory
  • Business valuation
  • Due diligence
  • Assistance in negotiation process
  • Financial structuring
  • Drafting and execution of transaction documents
  • Deal financing
PPP Advisory

PPP Advisory services involve providing advice to project financiers on technical, environmental and commercial risks in the projects. Some of the services are:

  • Formulation of vision/strategy and preparation of an effective business plan
  • Partner evaluation, selection, detailed structure of Joint Venture
  • Planning and Implementation
  • Monitoring of the documentation, transaction and transition process
  • Negotiation and legal documentation
Project Consulting

Executing on schedule, managing costs, managing contractors, creating regulations etc. are important parts of each business project. Ensuring transparency from beginning to end is vital to the success of project. An experienced project management consulting partner is needed for the execution of all these. The various project consulting services involve:

  • Project conceptualization and related services
  • Documentation of project documents
  • Syndication of equity
  • Arranging private equity
Financing

Deciding between debt financing and equity financing is not an easy task. Many businesses are often faced with issues relating to structuring, consequent investment and exit transactions. All these finance related issues can be avoided by using effective corporate advisory services.

Corporate Restructuring

Corporate restructuring involves making a strategic decision that can restructure organizations size, position, balance-sheet or ownership of an organization. Corporate restructuring services involve:

  • Financial & legal due-diligence
  • Optimisation of capital structure & asset portfolio
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Operational Restructuring
  • Preparation of a proper business plan
  • Preparation of relevant legal documents and agreements
  • Funding Strategy