We attend the AM&AA (Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors) annual conference. These conferences brought 500+ lower middle market M&A professionals (Investment bankers, Private Equity Groups, Accountants, Lawyers and other transactional professionals). AM&AA members represent sellers and buyers of businesses ranging from $5 to $500 million in transaction value. We met in person Private Equity Groups and Family Offices that are actively seeking equity investment opportunities in Canada. The AM&AA conference provides us with a network of knowledgeable professionals with whom we can share information, resources, and deals
The Devcas advantage
A strategic vision
The business strategy at the heart of merger & acquisition mandates;
- A shared vision must be developed between the seller and the buyer.
- The potential buyer must understand the seller’s competitive advantages and their scope over the next three to five years.
- The potential buyer must also understand the seller’s market positioning and the related opportunities.
A dedicated team
The professionals involved in an M&A mandate must endorse the client’s strategic vision, not the inverse. That is how we achieve higher multiples.
Efficient service
Devcas allows the seller to focus solely on the business, to ensure that it does not lose economic value during the transaction, which often takes approximately nine months.
An integrated approach
Devcas functions as a single window operation. Once the engagement letter is signed, we find the buyer, we assist the seller in the negotiation and transaction phases, we recommend specialists as needed and we conduct a variety of strategic analyses to convince the potential buyer.
Devcas is not a broker: we actively assist our clients in an integrated, high value-added approach.
Extensive experience
DEVCAS’s experiences involve the following sectors and business sizes.
The Devcas criteria
We concentrate our efforts on businesses that meet the following criteria :
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We have the team required to successfully conclude major transactions in a short time. Our strict confidentiality policy obliges us to be discreet about disclosing the names of our clients, but references are available on request.
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A smooth post-acquisition integration process
Congratulations! You have just acquired your main competitor: what a brilliant move! You are now a leader in your market. The only problem is that your financial structure is now less solid. Plus, you need to integrate your competitor into your company quickly and efficiently. What should you do? The following is an overview of a proven integration process.
Strategic planning
For many small and medium-sized businesses, strategic planning is somewhat of an obscure process. Who should be involved? How is the process initiated? Where does operational planning end and strategic planning begin? What is the scope and timeframe for the process? Should everything be brought into question?