Business models

Merger and acquisition activity

1. Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzar
2. Broadcom acquisition of VMWare
3. Oracle acquisition of Cerner
4. AMD acquisition of Xilinx
5. Prologis merger with Duke Realty
6. Orange merger with Grupo MásMóvil
7. DSM merger with Firmenich
8. Adobe acquisition of Figma

Deal value

Key trends

Our capabilities

Our cross-functional M&A background enables us to jump in at any point of a merger or acquisition to see your initiative through, from research to onboarding.

Corporate strategy

Get the right strategic TMT sector fit. We help you make better decisions on digital transformation. We will answer questions on why to invest, where to invest and when to invest in order to align with your business’ objectives and avoid unnecessary risk.

Target screening

Source the right deal. We will assess potential critical opportunities and other factors to help you prioritise candidates for your M&A journey.

Due diligence

Challenge assumptions. Our markets, customers, competitors and technology insights help you choose the right target and secure the right value for your M&A deal.

Merger integration

Deliver on the synergies. We will help you reap the benefits of your deal with confidence with expertise in ensuring new assets human, technological and IP integrate effectively into your new corporate structure.

Divestitures and carve-outs

Let go to grow. We’ll build strategies to help you achieve your divestiture objectives and make sure the core offerings of your business are not detracted from by unnecessary additions.

Analytics

Get actionable insights. We use advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to drive performance, expedite the M&A deal cycle and improve decision-making.

How we work

Honest

We don’t simply play back what we’re being told. Even if our key highlights mean a fundamental shift in traditional thinking or creating a separate legal entity, we won’t hold back on bringing innovation and recommendations to avoid sustainable risk.

Responsible

We deliver short-term gains without compromising long-term sustainable growth. Technology has the power to transform societies. Our role is to ensure customers are treated respectfully, not simply as a monetisable commodity. Positive social impact matters to us.

Comprehensive

We don’t just deliver disruptive ideas; we back them up. Our market intelligence is highly rigorous – we leave no stone unturned to ensure you have optimal advice. End-to-end for us means strategy should come with a practical delivery plan made possible by our consultants’ hands-on experience.

Nimble

We move with industry, which is evolving at a phenomenal pace. Whilst our methodologies are well established, we bake flexibility into our approach. Adapting M&A strategy as findings emerge is vital to keep our clients ahead of the competition.