ADVISORY

Our philosophy is firmly rooted in innovation. We keep our finger on the international pulse by continuous tapping into the knowledge and experience of our global network. With experts across the globe sharing their latest ideas and innovations. Together with our growing domestic and global partner network of specialists, combined with scientifically proven methodologies and tools we propel our clients to greater heights.

M & S Advisory seeks to assist clients in executing their growth strategy through geographic and product diversification, by focusing on solutions to meet clients’ needs through appropriate funding and structuring solutions.

M & S Advisory through its internal team has expertise to provide specialist transaction advisory services in the arears of Corporate Finance, Tax Advisory, Contract Management, Legal and Regulatory Matters and Business Strategy

Our offering extends to the provision of due diligence services that provides independent analysis and evaluation of a company’s performance and risks for potential investors in a disposal / investment process at the request of the company or its shareholders. We can provide an in-depth review and assessment of a particular aspect of the business, such as financial, legal, commercial, environmental or operational performance and identifies any risks associated with these aspects.

We have a deep understanding of the markets in which we operate, combined with specialist industry and product knowledge, enabling us to offer our clients innovative solutions to help them achieve their short and long-term strategic goals.

What we Do

Our Services

ACQUISITIONS

  • Unlisted acquisitions
  • Buy side on public tender process
  • Delisting from a stock exchange
  • Public offers
  • Mergers
  • Cross border
  • Leveraged Buyouts / Management Buyouts

DISPOSALS

  • Select tender processes
  • Direct negotiations
  • Defending hostile bids
  • Public disposals
  • Divestments
  • Unbundlings
  • Privatizations

Legal & Regulatory documentation and approvals

  • Contract Management services on behalf of client/ act as client representatives
  • Negotiate definitive agreements with the sellers
  • Draft legal agreements (resolutions, legal notices and forms)
  • Pass required resolutions
  • Prepare approval documentation and secure internal approvals
  • Management engagements with relevant regulatory bodies
  • Obtain regulatory approvals

STRUCTURING

  • Set up local ownership structure and establish partnership (if applicable)
  • Finalise and execute agreements
  • Consider local ownership equity financing (to the extent required)
  • Appoint local ownership verification agency to prepare indicative rating of Target Assets based on structure
  • Consider tax and accounting implications alongside tax and accounting advisors

Project co-ordination

  • Day-to-day project/program management and execution
  • Client Representatives at project meetings
  • Internal co-ordination and weekly call / update
  • Manage interactions with sellers, regulators and other advisors
  • Management of Q&A process
  • Ongoing alignment and liaising with DD advisors
  • Advising on the overall strategy to ensure that Investors meet their project objectives

VALUATION AND FUNDING

  • Develop an initial valuation of Target Assets utilising various valuation methodologies such as Discounted Cash Flow and Trading and Transaction Comparables
  • Engage with SBSA funding teams to provide the most efficient funding solution

RESTRUCTURING

  • Capital restructurings –debt and / or equity
  • Strategic reviews