Service & experience design agency

Client

Leading International Media & Communication Group

Context / Objectives

The buyer, a leading international Media & Advertising Group is expanding its footprint in Europe via an active acquisition strategy.

The buyer has identified a French independent Design consultancy firm specialized in Service & Experience design. A 30 people highly strategic agency working on transformative projects for major blue chip clients.

The seller is looking to scale up its services and benefit from a big network to widen its client portfolio and expand internationally. 

Mission

Operations and Financial due diligence

Our client is looking for industry experts having a strong operational backgrounds who will be able to conduct a standard financial due diligence but also fully review the operations of its target. The work has been articulated around 3 major areas:

• Get a clear understanding of the target operating model and evaluate its key business processes: client management, HR management, finance, new business, pricing, client/supplier contracts management, budgeting/forecasting, revenue recognition, accounting policies, back-office organisation
• Review the last 3 fiscal years financials and highlight any risks.
• Evaluate the target ability to reach its current year forecast and deliver the following year budget. A special focus made on revenue forecast and budget.

Results

• Due Diligence report with full analysis.   
• Operational post-acquisition integration recommendations presented to the client.
• Presentation of the report during the deal closing meeting.