Post-Acquisition Services
The minute a transaction closes there is a collective sigh of elation and relief! As soon as that feeling soon fades, you realize the implications of what this means for you and your business! Integration, restructuring, synergy identification, excess cost elimination, tax strategy, and last but not least purchase accounting! These are enormous tasks that if not managed well can make or break the profitability of a transaction.

Integration - The purpose of M & A activity is to add value to your organization. This strategic task can become overlooked when the enormity of an integration becomes overburdening. Our advisors seek to integrate your acquisitions with the single focus of making your organization stronger and more valuable. NOW Advisors maintains a structured approach, as noted below, to add value to your organization.
  • Integration of HR policies & procedures
  • Branding & public relations
  • Rationalization of product portfolios
  • Supply-chain effectiveness
  • Cultural alignment
  • Focus on day-to-day business
  • Retention of top talent
  • Sales & marketing integration
  • Integration of IT systems & infrastructure
  • Integration-focused due diligence
  • Internal communication
  • Integration planning
  • Establishment of the right management team
  • Customer retention
  • Supplier / Vendor evaluation
  • Risk Management
Restructuring, Synergy identification, and Excess Cost Elimination - More often than not an acquisition means duplication of administrative and operations activities. Our advisors evaluate the structure of your operations and administration to optimize every dollar spent in your business. This includes cost elimination and optimizing the potential of your business operations. We focus our efforts on value adds that will make you a stronger collective organization.
  • Expedited Situational Assessment
  • Interim and Bridge Leadership (CEO, CFO, Controllers, and Managers)
  • Performance Optimization
  • Cash-flow Management and Forecasting
  • Credit Recovery Alternatives
  • Exit Strategies
  • Refinancing Alternatives
  • Facility Closure Execution
  • Exit Preparation & Execution
Tax strategy - Mergers and Acquisitions will create some very interesting tax consequences if not properly advised. Our advisors have significant expertise in acquisition planning and post-acquisition tax strategy planning. We also have a thorough network of partners in legal, and specialized tax areas that will make sure your transaction is planned and executed with the optimal tax strategy.

Purchase accounting - We have completed purchase accounting for transactions ranging for $1M to $500M. We have significant expertise and knowledge of requirements of ACS 805 for Business Combinations (formerly FAS 141R). We will complete your opening balance sheet in a timely and cost effective manner. Further, our professionals have significant experience in audit requirements. This experience will ensure that all required analyses and supporting documentation are prepared accordingly and ready to pass the audit. See our audit preparation services for further information.

Let NOW advisors assist you in each of these projects. Our specialists are familiar with the best practices for your operations and industry.
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