Tailored Solutions for Successful Acquisitions & Exit strategies

M&A ConsulTant 
in PARIS

His key areas include strategic growth, process improvement, negotiating, and making and maintaining key relationships. Walid has been involved in numerous transactions in France and abroad. He has been involved in capital reorganization (leveraged transactions, profit-sharing for key managers), external growth, carve-out and debt structuring.

Walid's expertise extends across all investment stages, from early-stage to large-cap buyouts. He adeptly provides support to all business sizes, from startups to SMEs and large-cap entities.
His interpersonal skills enable him to collaborate effectively with various teams within an organization. He provides the unique combination of a consultant's fresh perspective and the dependability of a seasoned team member, making him a key team member for complex system integrations and implementations.

As your dedicated M&A specialist we will provide you guidance and support throughout the deal process. We will assist you in selecting the targets, conducting due diligence, identifying potential partners or vendors, and negotiating a fair deal. We also help with financial review, document preparation, integration and tracking, and other crucial aspects of the M&A process.

Our mission is to streamline your deal process, minimizing time, risk, and friction. Our transaction advisory services offer M&A consulting, exit strategy, and more, utilizing due diligence and data insights that provide a you a 360 view of the transaction.

Whether you're growing your business through acquisition or transitioning to a new phase, our transaction advisory services support your journey from start to finish, identifying opportunities to closing deals of maximum value

Our services include:
• Deal due diligence to identify risks, model unforeseen impacts, and mitigate potential losses.
• Buy-side M&A consulting to maximize deal value.
• Business exit strategy consulting for optimal value realization.
• Advising key team members during the sales process
• Deal structuring and negotiation
• Financial function stabilization

Walid is experienced in mergers and acquisitions valuations and due diligence, helping prepare organizations to acquire or be acquired, serving both strategic and financial buyers in diverse industries. 

I.  M&A and Transaction advisory services: 

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II.  When do I need to hire an M&A expert for my business?

If your business lacks the know-how, resources, or time to navigate the intricate path of mergers and acquisitions, it might be time to consider hiring an M&A specialist. Acquiring the services of a knowledgeable specialist firm can assure you access to the latest strategies, technologies and insights that can enhance your decision-making process.

By entrusting us with your M&A needs, you can unburden yourself from its complexities and redirect your focus back to your core business operations. Our specialized knowledge in M&A, alongside our ability to provide real-time financial insights, offer fresh outlooks that are essential in adapting to the rapidly evolving M&A landscape.

During special ventures such as buying or selling a company, the guidance of an M&A specialist can be incredibly advantageous. We offer specialized counsel and perform due diligence to secure the deal value, and to reduce time, risk and friction in the deal process.

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Walid, as your M&A consultant, brings a dedicated, personalized approach to mergers and acquisitions that sets him apart from typical Transaction Services firms. By engaging Walid you are securing a seasoned expert who will be wholly committed to your transaction, providing personalized support at every stage of the process. Unlike transaction service companies that often juggle a team of varying skill levels from junior to senior members, and assign them to tasks for limited durations, Walid dedicates his entire focus to your deal. His involvement ensures a bespoke approach to your transaction, allowing you to reap the benefits of his extensive expertise, and resulting in a more efficient, successful, and stress-free M&A process

With over 11 years of industry experience in Finance, notably in M&A valuations and due diligence, Walid brings a valuable depth of knowledge and practical experience, ensuring a smooth process while minimizing risk. Based in Paris, Walid combines a deep understanding of the local market with a wide-ranging international business acumen. Choosing Walid's services, in contrast to hiring a full-time CFO or M&A professional, offers both cost and time efficiency. His competitive pricing, combined with his vast experience and personalized approach, ensures that you will be fully supported and reassured during the entire M&A process. This positions him as an ideal choice for businesses seeking a reliable and proficient M&A consultant.

III.  Why choose a M&A consultant over a Transaction services firm or a full-time executive?

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As your M&A consultant, we streamline your acquisition process, ensuring efficiency and success while minimizing stress. Our unique approach involves comprehensive assistance during your buy-side due diligence. We don't just identify key topics and issues of the deal, but also provide a rapid, concise analysis addressing these specific points. Our aim is to make the purchasing process agile, helping you seize value in a rapidly changing landscape.
We understand that buy-side due diligence—conducted by a potential buyer—occurs at various stages of the deal cycle. Whether it's at the onset of an auction process or to supplement other due diligence work, we're equipped to handle every phase.

Our global expertise extends from Paris to anywhere in the world. We assist in analyzing financial risks and opportunities of target firms. By investigating revenue, cost drivers, and estimating sustainable cash flows, we provide a clear picture of your prospective acquisition. We delve into the financial position of the target and provide commentary on prospective financial information.

Our goal is to work alongside you, facilitating your strategic vision across the entire deal spectrum, identifying issues and points of negotiation, and implementing changes to deliver synergies and improvements.
We offer financial due diligence, providing peace of mind by analyzing and validating all financial, commercial, operational, and strategic assumptions. We use past trading experiences to form views of the future and ensure there are no hidden pitfalls.

Navigating the due diligence process is our specialty. Beyond the deal evaluation phase, we support during SPA negotiations and closure, ensuring a smooth transaction from start to finish.


IV.  Secure your acquisition:
Buy-side M&A advisory

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Choosing us as your M&A consultant ensures you are not just hiring a consultant, but acquiring a strategic partner dedicated to maximizing the value and seamless integration of your acquisition. We offer comprehensive support in grasping the financial intricacies of the target company, a vital step for effective financial planning and budgeting during the integration process. Our focus extends to integration planning, ensuring a smooth transition with an emphasis on business stability and key personnel retention.

In the critical first days following the acquisition, our guidance can establish a solid foundation and secure early wins by prioritizing key integration tasks. As your strategic partners, we adapt to the ever-changing demands of the integration process, offering advice to help your company adjust its plans and team.

Our expertise goes beyond advising. We're adept in the complexities of company integration and carve-outs, crucial during the acquisition or divestment of a subsidiary. Operating on a strict timeline with committed funds, we strive to mitigate the inherent risks of these processes.

Our goal is value creation, from optimizing Working Capital Requirement to spearheading cost reduction initiatives. We assist in the divestiture or separation of non-strategic activities, providing financial detouring support. In essence, we're more than advisors, we're your strategic partners ensuring your acquisition attains and integrates value seamlessly.

V.  Create value and Integrate your acquitision: Post deal advisory 

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Choosing us as your M&A consultant for your company's sale preparation can be a game-changer. The labyrinth of selling a business can be overwhelming; our expertise simplifies this process. Our focus is on securing the right buyer, obtaining the best price, and facilitating a seamless change of ownership. Keep in mind, the entire process can span up to 12 months post-preparation.

Our role extends beyond just advisory. We will work diligently to help you build a strategic business exit plan,aimed at achieving peak valuation, while you continue to focus on growing your business. Our objective is to help you increase cash flow, profit, and valuation, thus alleviating your operational burdens.

VII.  Exit strategy advisory:
Prepare tHOROUGHLY
& get the maximum value 

We are dedicated to identifying areas of improvement and formulating plans to address them. We ensure your business appeals to potential buyers by polishing accounts, documenting processes, and providing transparent management information. Our assistance extends to the Due Diligence acquisition process and the handling of inquiries from potential buyers.

Furthermore, we help negotiate the terms of sale and minimize disruption to operations. Opting for us as your M&A consultant means choosing a strategic partner dedicated to maximizing your business' value, ensuring a smooth transition, and facilitating a successful exit.

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Choosing us as your M&A consultant ensures cost-effective, risk-managed solutions. Unlike pricy consultancy firms, we offer seasoned guidance throughout your M&A dealings at a reasonable rate. You gain from our expertise without the burdensome costs of hiring a specialized team or a full-time CFO. Our contractual engagement allows for a bespoke service that aligns with your unique requirements and manages costs effectively. This versatile solution gives you the benefit of our superior financial insights without the financial strain.

1. Control your costs and cover your risk:

Our role as your M&A consultant significantly improves your chances of achieving a superior selling price. Without an independent valuation, dealing with a single buyer may undervalue your firm. We initially conduct a thorough business valuation, highlighting your firm's worth and potential asking price. We then identify improvement areas, strategize solutions, and refine business aspects to attract buyers. Furthermore, we help create a strategic exit plan to maximize valuation. Even with a set price and walk-away point, there's a risk of undercapitalising your firm's value. We assist with strategic planning, market and buyer interest evaluation, and negotiation to ensure optimal sale price.

2. Negotiate a better price for your company

Engaging us as your M&A consultant allows you to focus on your core business operations while we handle the intricacies of the sale process. Our role is to steer you through the journey of selling your business, equipping you with insights about the entire procedure. Our systematic approach includes marketing your business, managing due diligence, and overseeing the transaction closure.

This tried-and-tested process forms the basis for educating you about every deal phase. We also serve as a conduit for your queries. We will provide the answers you need or direct you to the appropriate expert in your deal team for specific inquiries. Partnering with us ensures your peace of mind, as we simplify the sale process, making it understandable and manageable for you.


3.Focus on running your business 

Choosing us as your M&A consultant ensures you're working with seasoned professionals who excel at navigating the intricate world of mergers and acquisitions. Our strategic approach focuses on fostering competition among bidders to enhance shareholder value. We respect timelines, adapt to changing investor inclinations, and stay attuned to emerging industry trends, like the growing significance of digital proficiencies. Our comprehensive grasp of these factors equips us to guide you adeptly through the M&A process.

4. We are well versed in M&A complexities

4. Get your M&a specialist 

3. Focus on your business

2. Negotiate a better price 

1. CONTROL YOUR COSTS & risks

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III.  Benefits of hiring us as your M&A consultant

We are available to you from as little as 4 hours per week. There's no minimum hour threshold to meet; you have the freedom to set the time commitment that suits your needs. Feel free to increase or decrease your hours as your business demands evolve.

We also offert the three below packages  tailored for budding startups and small enterprises, designed to bridge the gap in your financial leadership.

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from as little as 4 hours per week

IV.  Our M&A and transaction services offer 

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