M&A. Mergers and Acquisitions
How EMZE can help you in mergers and acquisitions?
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Azerbaijan are complex commercial transactions that involve the combination of two or more companies. As the business environment becomes increasingly competitive, M&A transactions have become an important part of the strategy for companies in Azerbaijan to achieve growth and enter new markets.
Are you looking to merge assets or initiate an acquisition in Azerbaijan? Regardless of the size and complexity of your transaction, EMZЕ Law & Consulting firm is always ready to assist you with due diligence, structuring and post-closing activities of M&A transactions in Azerbaijan and around the world.
We are ready to provide you with the following services:
– Analysis of the request and consideration of the situation;
– Proposal of ways to solve the issue.
– Drafting letters of intent to initiate M&A;
– Assistance in negotiating and structuring deals;
– Identifying and analysing potential deal blockers;
– Initial assessment of business readiness for demerger/acquisition;
– Identifying key areas where demerger/acquisition is needed;
– Developing a demerger/acquisition operational plan with the client;
– Tax planning (e.g. group structure planning, share capital planning, etc.);
– Provide hands-on support at all stages of the sale process and advise on the sale and purchase agreement;
– Developing a post-merger/acquisition integration plan.
– Advising on the implications of sale and purchase agreements (SPA);
– Studying and proposing SPA price adjustment mechanisms;
– Valuing companies for mergers or acquisitions;
– Calculating the impact of various price indicators (e.g. Cash&Debt Free, Net Assets, etc.);
– Assessing the proposed investment structure and justifying the purchase price;
– Valuing the company’s assets and liabilities;
– Identifying hidden costs and liabilities;
– Adjusting the purchase/sale price and compensation mechanisms;
– Identifying integration issues after the SPA transaction;
– Setting the target working capital/net assets level.
– Developing alternative transaction structures to maximize long-term profits;
– Assessing tax implications after a purchase or sale;
– Advising on post-acquisition tax restructuring.
– Assistance with strategic planning and goal setting;
– Analysis and advice on corporate governance issues;
– Strategy development and assessment of potential merger/acquisition targets;
– Assistance with post-transaction integration planning;
– Ensuring compliance of transactions with antitrust laws;
– Advising on risk management strategies.