Buy-side advisory

Our value proposition in a buy-side process

A buy-side mandate is a common situation for retaining Keystone Advisers in which the firm usually takes the full project management responsibility for a broad acquisition process or sometimes for a specific acquisition. The buy-side projects can be described as going through six phases:

1. Determining objectives and designing the process strategy
2. Research and screening of acquisition candidates
3. Establishing contact with acquisition candidates and obtaining relevant information
4. Performing due diligence and valuation analysis
5. Formulating transaction proposals
6. Negotiations leading to signing and closing of the transaction.

The process itself is a critical and often underestimated value driver. In our view, the combination of professional process management and securing a good relationship and dialogue with the acquisition candidates will deliver the best possible decision and outcome for our client.

In our experience, a successful buy-side mandate is achieved through hard work, strong project management, continuous reporting and dialogue as well as clear areas of responsibility. Keystone Advisers always works in close cooperation with the board of directors and management team as well as other advisers.