M&A Transactions

• Acquisitions: buy-side advisory services on acquisitions and transaction coordination
• Divestitures: sell-side advisory on sale of businesses and transaction coordination
• Mergers and spin-offs

BDO provides full-scale support of M&A process on buy-side and sell-side including but not limited to:

• Consulting on pre-sale preparation of the business
• Preparation of all necessary marketing materials
• Business valuation and financial modelling
• Search for potential investors or targets
• Tendering process
• Due-diligence support
• Support in preparation of transaction documents and closing

Case study: Sell of Kray&Krayina retail chain to Karavan Group

• Overall project management on sell side for 10 month period
• Carrying of tender between potential buyers
• Due diligence support
• Development and implementation of acquisition scheme with the combination of asset sale and long-term rent
• Communication with the banks regarding rolling over existing pledge and mortgage
• Achievement of best possible price for the Client

In mergers and acquisitions, the key question is not “what the advisors will find,” but how the due diligence results will affect the price, the structure of the deal, and the risks after it closes.

 With this in mind, we have prepared a practical guide titled “Due Diligence in M&A: A Step-by-Step Guide Before Closing a Deal.”

Inside the guide:

• the logic of due diligence in M&A through three management questions: is it feasible to acquire the asset, what is its true value, and how should the deal be structured;
• a step-by-step due diligence plan: from defining objectives and creating a data request list to incorporating findings into the share purchase agreement (SPA);
• financial, tax, legal, and operational due diligence—with a focus on key risks (red flags) rather than formal observations;
• practical checklists for the buyer’s team, the investor, and the seller;
• examples of how to transform risks into price adjustments, escrow mechanisms, warranties, and payment terms.

How this benefits your business:

• helps make investment decisions based on material risks rather than “check-the-box” reports;
• strengthens your negotiating position and price protection;
• reduces the likelihood of unpleasant surprises after closing;
• accelerates the M&A process and allows you to focus on what matters most.

This guide will be useful for:

• business owners and CEOs,
• CFOs,
• M&A and investment managers,
• legal and corporate teams involved in deals.

The guide is available for download—use it as a practical tool in real-world deals, not just as theory.

If you need advice or due diligence support for M&A transactions, the BDO team in Ukraine is ready to assist you at every stage of the deal—from preliminary risk analysis to transaction structuring.