Acquisition of renewables assets

Accuracy provides financial due diligence and business modelling skills in the context of an acquisition of renewable energy assets.   Context   In the context of the acquisition of a portfolio of renewable energy assets, both under construction and in production, our client requested we perform financial due diligence jointly with business modelling. The assets […]

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 […]

Acquisition of an equestrian business in West Europe

A buy-side due diligence engagement for Accuracy transformed into M&A assistance, completion and post-integration support.   Context   Our client, a Belgium-based fund, was acquiring a supplier of equestrian fashion and horse-riding accessories, mostly active in the Dutch and German markets. The target focussed on high-end and budget segments and was still owned by its […]

Growing a US-based high-end fashion brand’s presence in Europe

Accuracy provided extensive commercial and financial due diligence which facilitated a change in strategy for a US-based high-end fashion brand.   Context   A US-based high-end fashion house encountered some difficulties in the European market as a result of some unfavourable market and business conditions, impacted by the 2008/09 financial crisis. A combination of low […]

Stress testing a multi-billion euro credit portfolio

A large French bank requires evidence that a potential distressed acquisition is not in the interest of the business.   Context   Our client, a subsidiary of a large French bank, required an investigation of its acquisition target, a bankrupt creditor with assets amounting to €33bn. The target was specialised in mortgage credit for low-income […]

Vendor assistance in the oil and gas market

Accuracy provides vendor assistance for the disposal of a jointly owned company which designs and rents offshore access system units for the oil and gas market.   Context   The company was set up as a joint venture with two shareholders. Its products are used to transfer personnel from a vessel to offshore oil and […]

Accuracy provides M&A and debt refinancing support

A high pressure M&A-like engagement involved the refinancing of a €700m debt package, full coordination of an equity stake sale and deleveraging of a PE-owned target company.   Context   A PE fund acquired a car park operator in a highly leveraged transaction in order to finance the 17x EBITDA multiple. The fund began preparations […]

Disposal support provided to Italian security group

Accuracy transforms an initial IBR engagement into VDD and M&A support for a Milan-based security company.   Context   A Milan-based company providing integrated security and surveillance services for businesses and private citizens required an IBR. The company had been market leader in Italy and had revenues in the hundreds of millions of euros divided […]