Merger and integration of 3 regional airline companies

Accuracy assisted Air France Group in the creation of the Hop! airline via the merger of three historical companies.   Context In 2013, Air France Group merged its 3 historical regional airlines companies: Airlinair, Brit Air and Regional under a single umbrella brand and holding. Accuracy was hired to provide its expertise in the context […]

A leading online shoe retailer requires assistance in decision-making

Accuracy provides a comprehensive review of media investments for the company leading to concrete findings and recommendations.   Context A global online shoe retailer started expanding its business throughout Europe. In order to develop its business, it invested significantly in offline and online advertising. The company asked Accuracy to review its media investments by country […]

Business strategy of a high-end seafood operator in Asia Pacific

Accuracy acted as a strategic advisor for a global premium seafood operator based in Oceania.   Context China ranks at the top global level in terms of premium seafood consumption. In the context of lowering Chinese customs barriers, an Oceanian seafood company asked us to assist them in determining the best ways for them to […]

Quantification of purchasing synergies between the purchasing departments of two competing retailers (black box approach)

Accuracy assisted the central purchasing departments of competing retailers to assess the potential purchasing synergies that could arise from a merger of their purchasing volumes.   Context Retailers are generating low operating margins and their capacity to purchase at the best price from their suppliers stands among their major competitiveness drivers. Accuracy was called in […]

Portfolio review of a major waste treatment company

Accuracy performed a strategic and financial diagnosis of the portfolio of sites operated by a major waste collection and treatment company in Germany.   Context Top Management of the Group wanted (i) to issue a clear diagnosis of the underperformance of its activities in Germany and (ii) to identify tactical and strategic moves to be […]

Corporate strategy for a leading pharmaceutical wholesaler

Accuracy supported the executive committee in building and modelling its long-term strategic orientations.   Context The pharmaceutical value chain is experiencing significant market developments including substitution from generics, growth of para-pharmaceutical products, deregulation of retail constraints and market concentration, development of e-commerce, priority placed on prevention services and innovation in logistics solutions. In this fast-moving […]

Accuracy assists in multi-disciplinary project for distribution business in Spain

Accuracy provides valuation, carve-out and forensic accounting assistance to a large distribution and retail company in Spain.   Context   The company has two main businesses in Spain: distribution and retail. The country-wide distribution business consists of press logistics and the distribution of collectibles and other small retail items. The retail business includes the operation […]

Accuracy investigates claims in a CAN $2bn PPP project

Accuracy assists a Quebec public body in investigating claims related to a massive CAN $2bn PPP construction project.   Context   Accuracy was taken on by a Quebec public entity following claims from the contractor on the PPP project for cost overruns and delays. Our client requested us to perform an audit of (i) the […]

An oil and gas consulting engagement in Colombia

Accuracy advises in creating a model subsidiary for an oil and gas giant and saves the group millions.   Context   Our client, the Colombian subsidiary of a large Spanish industrial group, is engaged in petroleum and gas exploration and production activities. They needed advisory support with their contracting and purchasing processes and the transport […]

Accuracy works with one of the world’s largest sporting goods groups

Accuracy provides a business plan review and valuation services for the sporting goods brand in India.   Context   One of the largest sporting goods groups in the world operated its Indian business through a JV with a local JV partner. The partner sought an exit from the arrangement, and a dispute arose due to […]

An optimised value chain in agribusiness

Accuracy assists in monitoring and optimising performance for a company in the poultry industry.   Context   Our client, a large cooperative specialised in the production of oils and proteins, was looking to streamline its operations to increase its efficiency. We were called in to assist in restructuring several operationally linked entities to create an […]

Merger assistance in the airline industry

Accuracy assists in the merger and restructuring of three regional subsidiaries into one low-budget airline.   Context   A large French airline sought to merge its regional airlines into one company with a new business model. It also planned to reduce overall activity by 20% via route closures, disposals and lay-offs. We were asked to […]