Mergers and Acquisitions Strategy Consulting

Strategic, data-driven M&A advisory across target identification, due diligence, valuation, synergy modeling, and post-transaction financial reporting to maximize deal value and minimize execution risk.

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Introduction to Merger and Acquisition Consulting

In today's dynamic deal environment, successful mergers and acquisitions demand more than just capital - they require clarity, precision, and strategic foresight. We provide end-to-end M&A strategy consulting services that guide organizations through every stage of the transaction lifecycle. From target identification and market screening to in-depth commercial due diligence, valuation modeling, synergy assessment, intellectual property evaluation, and IFRS-compliant Purchase Price Allocation (PPA), our approach is structured, analytical, and outcome-driven.

By combining financial rigor with sector intelligence and data-backed insights, we help businesses mitigate risks, uncover hidden value, and make informed investment decisions. Our focus is not just on closing transactions, but on maximizing deal value, ensuring seamless integration, and enabling sustainable long-term growth.

Our Offerings in Merger and Acquisition Strategy Consulting

Our M&A advisory solutions are designed to support clients at every stage of the transaction lifecycle - pre-deal strategy, transaction execution, and post-deal financial integration. We combine market intelligence, financial modeling expertise, industry benchmarking, and regulatory knowledge to enable confident, insight-led acquisition decisions.

Target Identification & Strategic Screening

We help clients identify acquisition targets through a structured long-list to short-list approach, using defined screening criteria, industry benchmarking, financial filters, and strategic alignment frameworks.

Commercial & Pre-Deal Due Diligence

Our team conducts in-depth market research, competitive analysis, operational capability assessments, and peer benchmarking to evaluate business viability, growth potential, and risk exposure before transaction closure.

Synergy Analysis & Financial Modeling

WWe identify cost, revenue, operational, and cross-selling synergies and build detailed financial models to quantify value creation while ensuring synergy assumptions remain realistic and defensible.

Transaction Valuation & Scenario Modeling

Our valuation support integrates market intelligence, technology assessment, and advanced financial modeling to build acquisition price scenarios aligned with strategic and financial objectives.

IP Due Diligence & Intangible Asset Valuation

For technology-driven acquisitions, we assess IP strength, competitive defensibility, innovation maturity, and fair value of intangible assets to support informed decision-making.

IFRS-Compliant PPA & Goodwill Impairment

We deliver audit-ready Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) and goodwill impairment analysis reports that ensure regulatory compliance and reduce future financial risk.

Industries We Serve in M&A Strategy Consulting

Our M&A advisory expertise spans high-growth, capital-intensive, innovation-led, and consolidation-driven industries where strategic acquisitions, cross-border transactions, and portfolio expansion are critical to long-term competitiveness.

Technology

Digital transformation, AI/ML, SaaS, platform consolidation, and IP-led acquisitions.

Energy & Renewables

Energy transition, green hydrogen, solar, wind, decarbonization, and infrastructure-backed assets.

Infrastructure

Transportation, utilities, digital infrastructure, public-private partnerships, and capital-intensive assets.

Life Sciences & Healthcare

Pharma, biotech, medtech, healthcare services, and R&D-driven acquisitions.

BFSI

Banking, fintech, insurance consolidation, regulatory-driven restructuring, and platform expansion.

Industrial & Manufacturing

(Including Industrial Machinery, Chemicals, and Materials)

Capacity expansion, vertical integration, technology upgrades, and global consolidation.

Private Equity & Venture Capital

Buy-side support, platform acquisitions, bolt-on strategies, exit readiness, and portfolio optimization.

Insights

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Special Reports

COVID-19: Impact on US M&A Market

The ongoing health crisis, coupled with the resultant economic slowdown, has severely impacted the US M&A market. Numerous deals were either put on hold or cancelled in the last one month.

Key Trends and Challenges Shaping M&A in 2024: Insights for Business Leaders

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in 2024 adapted to evolving macro and monetary conditions. Corporations and investment firms refined their strategies to optimize portfolios, enhance operational efficiency, and strengthen technical capabilities.

Hospital M&A Activity is on life support, but recovery is imminent

The number of hospital deals declined in H1 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic spooked investors, making them conserve cash. With the pandemic adversely affecting many healthcare providers, many small players without a financial cushion are either forced into an M&A deal or have to declare bankruptcy.

Purchase Price Allocation: One of the Largest Airport Services Deal

This case study examines the key challenges and solutions while conducting a PPA for a notable acquisition within the aviation industry. Valued at approximately $1 billion, the acquisition aimed to expand the acquirer's presence in the aviation sector and enhance its comprehensive logistics solutions.

Growing Competition in US Media Industry Driving Acquisitions

The astronomical success of Netflix has disrupted the traditional entertainment market, luring tech players to the newly created SVOD segment and forcing incumbents to adapt. With content as the key differentiator, companies are either investing heavily in original content or acquiring traditional companies with popular existing content.

Asset purchase versus stock purchase - Which one suits your transaction more?

A company is usually acquired through one of the two routes: acquisition of equity shares of the target business or acquisition of its assets. Various aspects are taken into consideration while making this decision, such as tax exposure, hidden liabilities, existing contracts, and intellectual property rights. The decision also factors in the acquirer's objectives and reasons for the acquisition.

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Purchase Price Allocations: What CFOs need to know to get it right?

Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) is an important component of a merger and acquisition transaction. It entails distribution of the value of the purchase consideration among various tangible and intangible assets (and liabilities) acquired from the target following the merger/acquisition.

Multi-Asset PPA in a Single Transaction: Emergence of Corporate Goodwill

A Veterinary Partner in the USA acquired 41 veterinary clinics and 3 pet boarding facilities in a single transaction, Aranca navigated complex valuation issues with expertise.

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Contingent Consideration (Earnouts): A Good Approach to Make Deals

Earnouts are a smart way to make deals. They are beneficial to sellers as they get a payoff with the successful execution of the deal, while payouts work for buyers as an intelligent risk mitigation measure.

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5 Reasons why CFOs Like (and Dislike) Goodwill

Purchase price allocation (PPA) and goodwill assessment is a must-have for any acquirer following an M&A deal to report the correct value of the assets on its financials.

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Key Trends in Private Equity Fundraising for Q3 2025

PE fundraising serves as a key indicator of investor sentiment and capital allocation strategies. Changes in fundraising activity reflect the broader shifts in market confidence and risk appetite.

How MedTech Players Can Gain From FDA's Breakthrough Devices Designation Program

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) introduced the Breakthrough Device Designation (BDD) program to speed up the approval as well as market entry process for innovative devices.

PE Firms Going Long on US Online Short-Term Rental Market

The vacation rental homes industry has developed rapidly and is set for more growth. Due to the promise it holds, the market has not only attracted venture capitalists but also witnessed an increase in mergers & acquisitions.

US Pet Food Industry on the Rise

Pet ownership increased during lockdown when people were confined to their homes. Pet humanization has led to owners treating pets as part of their family. Owners are increasingly concerned about their pets' health and nutrition and are looking for high quality and nutrient-rich food products.

Growth of Organic Skincare Products

Organic skincare has caught the fancy of new-age consumers exploring natural and sustainable products in all categories. Its steady growth across the globe took a moderate hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the market is now set to recover and continue its upward trajectory.

Cell and Gene Therapy - The Next Frontier in Lifesciences

In this era of rapid scientific and technological advancements, we are at the precipice of a healthcare revolution. Cell and Gene therapy (CGT), pioneering treatments that leverage our own biology, are poised to challenge traditional healthcare frameworks.