Mergers, Acquisitions & Dispositions

Traditionally, companies have grown by developing products or services and expanding their customer bases. But in this era of multi-state, multinational competition, this traditional approach may be difficult to attain. To grow or strategically expand your business, it may be advisable to evaluate a merger or acquisition. Alternatively, the timing may be appropriate for a divestiture or a spin-off.

LHI can provide merger, acquisition and disposition specialists who are experts at navigating the process. We can assist you in positioning yourself as a credible buyer, recommend avenues of diversification, and locate attractive businesses that complement your existing holdings or prior background. We can also assist with carve outs and the build out of first time through financial and operational infrastructure for divestiture and spin off initiatives.

Features

• Plan and develop the strategy for the transaction
• Assist with due diligence
• Purchase accounting documentation and account reconciliation
• Consolidation of accounting and reporting functions
• Asset tracking and portfolio analysis
• Assist with pre-sale schedules and data library
• Policy and procedure development
• Perform post M&A People, Process and System assimilation
• Internal controls
• Regulatory reporting and compliance
• Acquisition/Divestiture management and staffing

Benefits

• Receive transaction assistance from professionals who are well-versed in nuances of mergers, acquisitions and dispositions
• Obtain an objective, independent perspective for your decision-making process
• Fill mission critical personnel gaps during period of change and transition
• Fast ramp up off “new co” financial and operational infrastructure