Business Challenge: Lack of sufficient information for a firm go/no-go decision

A leading player in the power sector was keen on executing an acquisition and wanted to gain clarity on the potential operational benefits they could achieve trough the potential acquisition.

Situation: The client wanted external support to help them evaluate the pros and cons of the potential acquisition deal

The power sector client wanted to gain clarity on multiple operational aspects and understand if this deal would help them achieve profitability in the near and long terms. To gain this understanding, they were looking for support from a credible research and advisory firm that could help them gain insights and recommendations for a go/no-go decision.

Approach: We conducted a deep-dive due diligence study to evaluate the pros and cons of the potential acquisition and develop recommendations

We conducted to deep-dive due diligence study that involved assessment of critical factors such as the procurement organization structure of the target company, their volume of purchase, and spend patterns to match against the structure and practices of the client. Based on this assessment, we were able to derive insights on the possible quick wins and long-term benefits that could be achieved, as well as the challenges and limitations that could arise as a result of the deal. Based on this, we developed detailed recommendations to support the go/no-go decision of the client.

Impact: Client was able to gain clarity on the potential outcomes, for a strong decision on the potential acquisition

The power sector client was equipped with enough information for a go/no-go decision. They were also able to conduct a mapping of their structure and practices against that of the acquisition target in order to foresee any potential operational challenges. The insights on quick wins and long-term benefits helped them in evaluating the actual business and cost benefits that they could achieve and foresee any possible obstacles.