Mergers & Acquisitions
Due Diligence
Due diligence is a critical component of M&A, and getting it right can help prevent surprises further down the road
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DUE DILIGENCE
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POST-MERGER INTEGRATION
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Start Early
With complete organisational clarity
Many organisations will be approaching an M&A for the first time and will lack the in-house experience to proceed with the right governance and methodology.
Many companies fail to carry out due diligence on their own assets, as well as on the target/bidder. Without organisational clarity, it is impossible to make an accurate risk assessment.
We can support you through a detailed appraisal of both your organisation and the target. We use data-driven methods and a concrete methodology to uncover all of the unknown risks in your deal.
A Detailed Roadmap
Plan intelligently, and leave room for iteration
We develop a clear roadmap for integrating people, processes, and systems, with a focus on maximising value and minimising disruption.
We can help with legal, HR, and geographic considerations.
Our due diligence service also includes the option to create blueprints for the integration of the acquired company into your existing operations.
Ready to talk?
Our M&A experts have years of experience and use an iterative, waterfall methodology to significantly improve success rates. Get in touch today to discuss how we can help.
M&A in Numbers
30%
The percentage of divestments, according to Kearney research, that fail to create value
60%
The percentage of executives that said their divestiture saw a loss of key personnel (from a survey by PwC)
20%
The technology industry accounted for ~20% of global M&A in 2022 (Cooley)
"The Cambridge MC team have been instrumental in delivering a successful sales outcome for the Post Office Telecoms Business Unit”
Director, Post Office Telecoms
M&A insights
Jeff Owen
Managing Partner - M&A Services
Our M&A consultancy practice is run by Jeff Owen, Managing Partner.
Jeff has spent more than 30 years in the telecommunications and technology industries in a career spanning EMEA, USA and the Far East. He has held both Technical and Senior Management (Operations Director and Chief Operations Officer) responsibilities in a telecoms equipment manufacturer, Fixed Line Carrier, Virtual Network Operator, Ring Back Tone Service Provider, and several mobile operators in Europe.
Jeff started consulting in 2009, and in 2021 he joined Cambridge Management Consulting as a Managing Partner, leading our M&A services.
With over three decades of M&A experience, Jeff is available to share his experience and provide technical insight into managing successful TSAs as well as providing other M&A optimisation services.
Get in touch with Jeff Owen today
Our M&A Team
Our team of experts have multiple decades of experience in mergers & acquisitions in many different business environments and across various geographies.
We can build you a specialised team with the skillset and expertise required to keep your M&A on budget and in step with your timeline.
Our combination of expertise and an intelligent methodology is what realises tangible financial benefits for clients.
Our M&A Consulting Experts
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Ray Coppin
More about TimDigital Transformation & M&A
Ray has over 25 years of experience delivering business transformation and M&A services. Ray has led on negotiation and exit strategy for various complex, multi-vendor outsourcing transactions.
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