Acquisitions

Acquiring an existing business can sometimes be the quickest way to achieve rapid growth.

Acquisition strategies are undertaken for a variety of reasons. It could be that you want to:

  • increase buying power with suppliers
  • achieve consolidation of supply or markets
  • acquire a distribution network for an existing product line
  • reduce risk through product diversification.

Whatever the underlying reasons, the one thing that all acquisition strategies have in common is a desire to strengthen and grow the existing business.

Before making an acquisition it is important that you review your existing business to assess your motives and to identify your own strengths, skills and resources. Not only will this reveal if an acquisition is the best option, it will also identify any obstacles or shortcomings that could prevent a successful combination.

Having established that an acquisition is a viable option, you can then establish your investment criteria. For example, do you want to expand your core market, or are you looking for product diversification? Do you want to acquire at home, or is there an opportunity to expand overseas?

Grant Thornton Corporate Finance can help you at all stages of the acquisition process, including:

  • developing and implementing an acquisition strategy
  • identifying suitable targets
  • securing financial support
  • initiating discussions with potential targets
  • negotiating, structuring and closing the deal.

Post-acquisition management
Many acquisitions fail to deliver the expected benefits due to inadequate planning of a post-acquisition strategy. Grant Thornton Corporate Finance can provide the support and impetus necessary, using the full range of our firm's expertise, to ensure your acquisition is a success.

If you wish to know more about our corporate finance services, please contact:

Alan C W Tang
T +852 2218 3114
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Alison Wong
T +852 2218 3037
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Barry Tong
T +852 2218 3163
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Catherine Fung
T +852 2218 3394
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Lena Yiu
T +852 2218 3452
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Peggie Wong
T +852 2218 3140
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