M&A-STRATEGIC ALLIANCES

Sometimes entering a new market makes most sense through the inorganic acquisition route or through a strategic alliance. Even in an organic entry, a distribution or a channel partner is usually an important element. In a foreign market, such maneuvers become even more critical, choices are not easily obvious and the evaluation may not be straightforward given the different business realities.

The Jai Group is your partner in navigating these complex processes of search, evaluation, due diligence, and negotiations

Our approach is different from that of a typical investment banker because we are client-focused and not deal-focused. For the client, we try to construct the ideal business choice rather than be wedded to any particular deal. Our compensation and mode of engagement are also structured to reflect this alignment of interests. Most of the time our mandates are buy-mandates. We also sometimes undertake sell-side mandates, when there is a strategic angle involved and we can add more value.

Target Search and Filtering: Establish ideal profiles for distributor candidates/alliance partners/M&A targets and establish a search strategy, by

  • identifying segments to search from the advantages and disadvantages of each segment and
  • working with our local contacts to also develop a bottom-up search strategy

Developing a Pitch: Develop a teaser/information memorandum that reflects the customized pitch for any specific group of investors/buyers/channels

Filtering/Prioritisation: Help filter the potential buyers/sellers and help prioritize/rank the prospects for further engagement