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Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory
End-to-end M&A advisory — strategy, target search, diligence, valuation, and deal execution.
What M&A advisory covers
Mergers and acquisitions are among the most consequential — and risky — decisions a business makes. Done well, they need a clear strategic rationale, the right target or buyer, a defensible valuation, thorough diligence, and a structure that works for tax and regulation.
The firm advises across the deal, from strategy through diligence and valuation to structuring and execution, on both the buy and sell side. These are significant mandates, framed and resourced accordingly.
Across the deal
Strategy & search
The acquisition or sale rationale and identifying targets or buyers.
Valuation
A defensible valuation and the price position.
Due diligence
Financial, tax, and secretarial diligence on the counterparty.
Structure & execute
The tax- and regulation-efficient structure, and support to close.
How we work
- 01
Define the objective
Clarify the strategic rationale and the mandate.
- 02
Identify & value
Find the target or buyer and establish the valuation.
- 03
Diligence & structure
Run diligence and design the deal structure.
- 04
Execute
Support negotiation, documentation, and close.
Why work with PBT
PBT brings the financial, tax, and diligence rigour an M&A deal needs.
- A clear strategic and valuation basis
- Thorough due diligence
- Tax- and regulation-efficient structuring
- Support through to close
- Scope, deliverables, and fees agreed in writing up front
Frequently asked questions
Do you act for buyers and sellers?
Yes. We advise on both buy-side acquisitions and sell-side disposals, including preparing a business for sale.
Do you handle the valuation and diligence in-house?
Yes. Our valuation and due-diligence teams support the deal, and we coordinate legal counsel for the documentation.
How long does it take?
M&A deals run over months, depending on the target, diligence, and negotiation. We scope the timeline to the mandate.
Advise on your M&A deal
Tell us about the acquisition or sale, and we'll scope the advisory mandate.
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