India Representation
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Debt Finance
Dev Mantra advises client to have right mix of sources of funds. We help them in arranging / syndicate funds through appropriate channels at competitive rates and on timely manner.
Venture Capital
Capital Restructuring
The Challenges
Companies seek an efficient way to overcome the numerous challenges such as:
Anticipate and manage industrial change
Local and international differentiation
Improve operational performance and optimize investments
Face increase of fixed cost
Increase the level of cash flow
Maintain and optimize financial resources
Regain the confidence of financial partners
Dev Mantra provides following restructuring services to overcome the above numerous challenges:
1.Independent Business Review:
Industrial approach review: value chain analysis, purchase process review, production process review, logistic implantation review, etc.
Commercial approach review: mix of product-market, client portfolio analysis, sales process, after-sales services, sales workforce competences, key performance indicators, etc.
Financial approach review: allocation of fixed and variable costs, sensitivity analysis, capital expenditure needs, working capital (focus on reduction of inventory), financial debt, gearing, capital structure, etc.
2.Strategic, industrial and operational restructuring:
Corporate strategy review (e.g. mission, objective, strategic fit of business units, governance principles, make or buy strategy)
Industrial analysis(e.g. industrial processes, quality of tangible assets, transportation costs, product routing, raw material selection, location of production facility)
Analysis of business processes
Review the allocation of resources and capabilities throughout the organization
Identification of “quick wins” in working capital improvement
Development of restructuring plans
Assistance with external stakeholder negotiations
A rich mix of in depth functional and industry expertise that can be brought together to support management in their development of initiatives
3.Financial restructuring:
Analysis of strategic options
Review of cash flow forecast
Implementation of cash conservation guidelines and controls
Development / review of cost reduction initiatives
Inter-creditor negotiation
Balance-sheet restructuring, leaner corporate structure
Review and assessment of assets and liabilities
Maximization of value through sale of shares or assets
Identification of alternative funding
Financial Due Diligence
The objectives of our financial due diligences are set out below:
- To confirm information provided by the seller
- To assist negotiation with information discovered
- To inform the prospective purchaser or investor
- To confirm the net assets, both title and value
- To support the price being paid /invested
- To help set the warranties and indemnities
- To assess the existence and value of available security
Financial due diligence mostly sought for the following transactions:
- Dis-investments
- Strategic investments or a private equity investment
- Acquisition of an undertaking / business
- Acquisition of shareholding interest
- Inbound and overseas investments
- Listing of securities in Indian and overseas markets
“The steps involve an interface with management and other advisors to ensure that all aspects of the project are duly considered and reviewed. This is a pre-requisite for a well informed decision.”
Valuation and Deal Closures
Valuation for Transactions:
- Business Purchase
- Business Sale
- M&A (Mergers & Acquisition)
- Reverse Merger
- Recapitalization
- Restructuring
- LBO (Leverage Buy Out)
- MBO (Management Buy Out)
- MBI (Management Buy In)
- BSA (Buy Sell Agreement)
- IPO(Initial Public Offer)
- ESOPs
- Buy back of shares
- Project financing and others
Valuation for Court Cases:
- Bankruptcy
- Contractual disputes
- Ownership disputes
- Dissenting and Oppressive shareholder cases
- Divorces cases
- Intellectual property disputes and other
Valuation for Compliance’s:
- Fair Value Accounting
- Tax Issues
Valuation for Planning:
- Estate Planning
- Personal Financial Planning
- M&A Planning
- Strategic Planning
The Process of Our Valuation
M & A Advisory
We provide services including:
Seller Representation
Advise on sale versus other alternatives (such as merger or equity dilution)
Prepare a preliminary valuation of business
Prepare an information memorandum/Investor presentation to effectively present the opportunity to potential buyers
Negotiate and structure a transaction to maximize the seller’s price and terms
Work closely with the client’s lawyers and accountant to ensure a smooth process till closing
Buyer Representation
Understand the client’s need so as to develop a buy and build strategy
Explore and identify potential acquisition opportunities
Analyze and advise on valuation and structuring options
Negotiate the purchase price and terms of the purchase
Assist in due diligence of the target company
Work closely with the client’s lawyers and accountant to ensure a smooth process till closing