Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & acquisitions are among the most complex business transactions in the business arena.

Do you have the proper resources to evaluate the proposed transaction?

Too often mergers that look great on paper are fraught with problems that can lead to continuing difficulties in merging staff and operations, or even to failure. When working with your company to evaluate a merger or acquisition, SPIJKERS™can bring to bear its expertise in international investigations to evaluate strengths and weaknesses of either party. Our worldwide network of investigators, lawyers, and financial professionals help ensure that there are no surprises after a merger. We help you identify the potential risks in a new deal so you can make decisions with your eyes open and necessary facts at your fingertips.

What makes SPIJKERS™ unique is that once the merger or acquisition has taken place we have immediately senior staff available to fill key positions at all levels to guarantee smooth integration of both companies so personnel churn will be reduced to the bare minimum and the best people will be appointed at positions suited best for the new organisation.

SPIJKERS™ provides essential M&A support services, including:

An initial in-depth analysis of the potential target
Background investigations on corporate entities, including verification of business registration, review of legal and financial filings, and clarification of corporate structure (such as branches and affiliated companies)
Background investigations of corporate executives, including verification of career path and credentials, and review of civil and criminal records
Research and analysis of the reputation of the company and its principals
Research and analysis related to possible FCPA issues, to identify business connections of the company and its principals, including government links, directorships or relevant family ties
Focus on company subsidiaries, to avoid acquiring any legal issues or other problems along with the parent company

Mergers and acquisitions can be a tremendous opportunity for growth and beneficial for both M&A parties. However, "know before you grow" applies as much as caveat emptor. Our professional experts at SPIJKERS™ can identify potential issues before you merge, to enable you to grow your business with confidence.