India Representation

Maximize Your Business, Minimize Your Efforts

Central concepts to our philosophy are Traditional Values, Modern Thinking & Transparent Advice. We believe that only by fostering these values can a meaningful and rewarding relationship be developed and maintained. Dev Mantra is a professional financial advisory service. Established by a highly experienced management team which delivers high-quality services to people & corporate business houses. Our national financial advisors cover a full range of expertise ensuring that you will always get the best advise. We have satisfied rigorous criteria relating to professional qualifications and ethical good practice which has made Dev Mantra one of India’s leading firm that is wholly committed in providing you with the best possible advice, service and support.

Debt Finance

CORPORATE DEBT is an extremely important life line for the growth of the company. Right mix of debt not only helps to have better bottom-line but also reduces dependence on equity source of funding.
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

Our proactive effort to differentiate our partners is our fundamental credentials. We love to venture into new markets and we are here to back you up, our cutting-edge ideas, will help you navigate the challenges of building a successful business.

Capital Restructuring

Harsh economic climate embedding rapid market changes, new business models, and disruptive technologies may plunge companies into serious financial distress. Deliberately disregarding these elements could negatively impact the corporate survival, leading to a host of problems including under performance, declining earnings, funding issues and cash-flow blockage to name a few. Business Restructuring can remove the challenges.

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 purpose of our Financial Due Diligence work is to enable the prospective purchaser or investor to make an informed decision whether to proceed with the transaction or not.

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 process of our due diligence:

“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

Dev Mantra Financial services perform formal and informal Valuation & Deal Closure for each of business purposes, such as – Business Purchase, Business Sale, M&A (Mergers & Acquisition), Restructuring, IPO(Initial Public Offer), Valuation for Court Cases, Intellectual property disputes, Valuation for Compliance & Planning.

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

Dev Mantra Financial services perform formal and informal Valuation & Deal Closure for each of business purposes, such as – Business Purchase, Business Sale, M&A (Mergers & Acquisition), Restructuring, IPO(Initial Public Offer), Valuation for Court Cases, Intellectual property disputes, Valuation for Compliance & Planning.
Dev Mantra works closely with the promoters/top management to help achieve the best strategic partnership/sale transaction through Mergers & Acquisitions.

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

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