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| Mergers & Acquisitions |
To effectively complete a merger or acquisition, any buyer (and seller) must consider the level of due diligence necessary to protect their interest. For Keystone we define due diligence as:
"A process of providing objective and reliable information, generally on a person or a company, prior to a specific event or decision. It is usually a structured, systematic research effort, which is used to gather the |
critical facts and descriptive information (or to determine an absence of significant negative factors), which are most relevant to the making of an informed decision on a matter of importance."
Why do others use Keystone?
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We enhance company growth, competitiveness and profitability |
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We assist in every detailed step of the deal lifecycle/transaction cycle |
We can support you through the transaction cycle
Planning
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Assist you in evaluating the deal |
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Analyze the value and risk drivers |
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Assist in the execution of the Letter of Intent ("LOI") |
Due Diligence
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Provide due diligence services: |
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Financial Services |
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Tax Services |
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Benefits Services |
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Markets and Competitors Services |
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Operations and Technology Services |
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Identify deal breakers |
Structuring
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Help you structure the deal |
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Provide accounting advice |
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Impact of transaction on ongoing accounts |
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Goodwill |
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Debt or equity |
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Cost of restructuring and integration |
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Push down accounting |
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Recap accounting |
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Merger accounting |
Negotiations Closing
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Provide sale and purchase agreement advice |
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Dispute resolution and completion accounts |
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Significant closing mechanisms |
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Price adjustments |
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Closing and completion account mechanisms |
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Preparation and audit of completion accounts |
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Resolution of price disputes |
Post-Closing Assistance
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Provide audit, review or compilations |
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Provide tax services |
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Provide small business services |
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