Transaction advisory services

Business acquisitions involve risks: financial, fiscal, pension, legal, operational or administrative risks. The transaction advisory services provided by Grant Thornton offer a clear overview of the risks involved in the potential acquisition – but also the opportunities. Our specialists investment the establishment of existing and future requirements, assess the value of the assets and determine the constancy of the future earnings forecasts.

A key aspect of transaction advisory services is the due diligence study. Due diligence maps out the risks. The due diligence experts at Grant Thornton also pay special attention to transfer pricing. This is an absolute necessity now that the rules for transfer pricing are increasingly stringent.

Independent due diligence is advisable for both seller and buyer. After all, the selling party has a duty to report all essential information, while the buying party has to meet an inspection requirement. Due diligence also assesses the usefulness and reliability of the information provided. The assessment also makes pronouncements on the soundness of the assumptions and forecasts and takes stock of opportunities, risks and added value.

Our findings are presented in a clear and organised way in a concise report. We present the most salient facts in a separate section known as the executive summary. The report may possibly lead to a revision of the acquisition price.

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