M&A: Driving maximum value

The pace of today’s M&A activity demands that decision-makers are able to take the right actions confidently and swiftly to capitalise on new opportunities.

M&A –Make History

In today’s educated and well-informed business world, Mergers & Acquisitions have become quite complex. When organisations are brought together, either through a merger or an acquisition, there is little room and time to second-guess. Decision-makers from either side are required to move quickly to seize new opportunities, enabling them to create and deliver strategic added value.

Having actively led the largest and most prominent transactions in the country, most of which have been successfully completed, Deloitte is strategically positioned to understand the challenges faced by both sides of the transaction (the seller, the buyer or the merged entity) and the need for all parties to drive maximum value.

Our dedicated M&A professionals possess unparalleled experience, skills and deep industry knowledge. By combining these capabilities and with the proprietary tools and analytics of our international Deloitte network, we assist our clients in identifying and mitigating key risks, taking advantage of cost saving opportunities and enjoying value creation.

Our team can help sellers understand the potential risks and rewards of a divestiture. We assess their situation and support their negotiating position to maximise the sale price and execute the deal with minimal disruption to the remaining operations.

For buyers, we recognise the need to unlock value at every stage. We work with buyers to identify potential targets and support an efficient transaction process from the simplest to the most complex deals. We also help align deals with organisations’ strategic business objectives, maintain compliance and enhance value through integration and potential upside opportunities.

For mergers/joint ventures, we assist both parties in executing the merger in a smooth and safe environment with minimal disruption to the business, with an aim to identify value creation opportunities (such as maximising revenues, cost efficiencies and savings) that will enhance shareholder value.

With building value at the core of our focus, we work seamlessly with you across all stages of planning and executing acquisitions and divestitures.

Deloitte Cyprus’ M&A team consists of professionals from diverse backgrounds and with extensive work experience across the globe.

End-to-End M&A services

Our organisation has earned a preeminent reputation for serving the world’s most demanding clients, many of whom rely on us exclusively for M&A transaction and integration services. At Deloitte we are widely recognised for our ability to deliver a risk-intelligent, integrated approach globally across all stages of the M&A lifecycle.

Various teams of Deloitte professionals focus on each phase of an M&A and Restructuring lifecycle, from strategy, structuring, diligence and valuation to integration, separation, restructuring planning and execution, as well as functional experience in financial, human resources, tax, IT, legal and real estate.

For all these, Deloitte’s M&A services have been recognised with numerous awards and accreditations, both globally and locally, with our team in Cyprus receiving the “Transactions, Corporate Finance, Restructuring and M&As” Award (2023) at the 6th IN Business CFO Awards in Cyprus, and being recognised as the “Best International Financial Advisory Team in Cyprus 2022” at the Professional Services Awards of Capital Finance International in London.

The geopolitical tensions and economic challenges of the past few years will, unfortunately, likely continue to affect how people do business. But change has always been a catalyst for opportunity and M&A activities can facilitate transformative change. By building resilience and momentum, mergers and acquisitions can give businesses a chance to face the unknown with the tools to thrive.

Deloitte’s proven track record, client satisfaction, our people and our shared values – which are non-negotiable – are the beacons guiding us in supporting our clients, by leading the way and serving clients and society with integrity, confidentiality, objectivity and professionalism.

Whether you’re looking for the next opportunity or staring down a challenge, we are here to assist. At Deloitte, we have what it takes to advise investors and companies throughout the M&A cycle, no matter how unique or complex the transaction is.

George Pantelides, Head Partner, Strategy, Risk and Transactions Services

“Deloitte connects deep industry knowledge and an accelerated process, assisting clients shape a vision for their deal and spot value others would miss. Knowing the where and how—where the company wants to compete and how it plans to win—is essential to define an effective path and identify strategic acquisition targets.”

George Martides, Partner, Strategy & Transactions Services Leader

“Even though there might appear to be many opportunities to grow through an acquisition or a merger, and to take advantage of synergies, cost savings and enjoy a bigger market share, the right ones for each company are few. You need to be careful and do the needful in advance. But when you get it right, you will enjoy great benefits out of it.”

Nicholas Theofilou, Director, Strategy & Transactions Services

“The bet is not only to execute a deal; it is to create added value out of it within a reasonable time horizon. Our commitment is to assist clients execute the right deals and increase the chances of capturing strategic value. Deals are game changing moments. We work with your senior executives to define strategic objectives and how to employ M&A—in alignment with their corporate strategy—to drive profitable growth and improve competitiveness.”

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This Special Feature first appeared in the September edition of GOLD magazine. Click here to view it.