corporate finance,

KPMG Corporate Finance begins by reviewing a company 's strategy and determines whether a disposal is the most suitable option . From that we can help a business achieve its objectives by

Developing the sales strategy to assist exploitation of the vendor 's return as well as establishing price expectations and realistic valuation parameters

Involving tax- and industry-focused professionals to assist in developing the most beneficial environment for the sale

Identifying and prospective purchasers in your sector

Advising and assisting on the drafting of the disposal information memorandum

Assisting with

negotiations and guiding the transaction through to closure

Throughout the disposal process we distinguish ourselves by our creative thinking and by the professional manner in which each stage is handled We work towards the most favorable outcome in the market place , from inception to completed negotiations

What are the issues facing you

Do you wish to divest non-core or underperforming subsidiaries

Do you need to raise money to pay off debts , fund future growth

Have you received an unsolicited but nevertheless attractive offer for your business

Are you a private equity house looking to exit your investment

Public company Take Over Advice

Transactions undertaken by public companies face unprecedented levels of scrutiny from regulators , shareholders , staff , competitors and the media . Working on such transactions requires in-depth experience and knowledge from a wide range of advisers

Our approach combines traditional merger and acquisition (M A ) skills of identifying , valuing , structuring and negotiating transactions with the market-focused knowledge of our Public Company Advisory Group

This group has a wide range of experience of advising on regulated transactions including

Public offers for limited companies (hostile or recommended

Bid defence

Rule 3 advisory work , i .e . providing independent advice to the board of a target company

Fundraising from debt and equity markets

Sponsorship of rights issues and placings (secondary issues

Major (Class 1 ) acquisitions and disposals which require shareholder approval

Related party transactions

Strategic reviews , including company reorganisation and restructuring

Public-to-private transactions

Even with no transaction we can provide advice as one team incorporating equity market , debt finance and valuation skills

Are you

A public company seeking to undertake a significant acquisition or disposal

Looking to acquire all of , or a significant stake in , a public company

A public company seeking an offer

A public company vulnerable to a hostile approach

A smaller quoted company looking to raise funds due to capital shortage ?Looking to return funds to shareholders

Energy and natural resource companies face a variety of different risks arising from their operations that have the potential to result in damaging or contentious situations . We understand the need to address such issues as

Investigating allegations of fraud and misconduct

Reducing potential exposure to corruption by overseas subsidiaries and agents , under the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 1977 and OECD anti-corruption legislation , due to investment in countries lacking transparency

Meeting Sarbanes-Oxley financial control and reporting requirements

Managing regulatory and trading requirements

Reducing the risks to assets , licenses or contract rights due to political , social or...