Structuring a successful M&A: The journey of our client’s acquisition
Our client had never executed a cross-border acquisition before. While they had capital and intent, they lacked experience in structuring M&A deals that involved foreign regulatory environments, IP assets, and cultural differences.
Competitors circled the same target, and our client couldn’t afford a misstep. The deal needed to be swift, compliant, and built for long-term synergy. This wasn’t just about acquiring a company; it was about making the acquisition work. They needed expert support in M&A structuring, transaction structuring in M&A, as well as post-deal integration strategy.
SVOD Advisory developed a tailored plan built around clarity, compliance, and control. We redefined how the client approached structuring a successful M&A by:
- Conducting a comprehensive pre-deal analysis, including commercial due diligence and risk mapping
- Recommending a transaction structure based on a phased equity purchase and performance-based earnouts
- Ensuring compliance with FEMA, RBI, and European cross-border acquisition regulations
- Leading negotiations around warranties, indemnities, and IP protection
- Developing a robust integration playbook spanning finance, ops, and culture
Our approach drew from tested strategies for successful acquisitions, with clear milestones and buffer zones for regulatory hurdles. This was more than a transaction: it was a future-proofed structuring M&A example built on precision and foresight.
The acquisition was closed in less than 110 days, with full stakeholder alignment.
- Our client entered six new European markets through the acquired partner
- Projected YoY revenue growth: 28% post-integration
- Legal, financial, and operational risks were fully de-risked in the structuring phase
- The CFO called it “the cleanest deal we’ve ever executed.”
Our deep expertise in transaction structuring for M&A ensured that our client didn’t just buy a company—they purchased the right company the right way.
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