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Take a different approach to your next deal

We know that most M&A deals fail to realise expected value, whether this is due to unfounded optimism pre-deal or failure to integrate post-deal. However, this doesn’t have to be the case.

At KordaMentha, we challenge financial assumptions to ensure that continuing with a deal is the right decision. Our buy-side advocacy is informed by our own experiences, and we meticulously review and manage all diligence inputs and valuations to provide clients with an expert ‘deal or no deal’ opinion. This enables clients to hit the ground running.

Post-deal, our approach to integration management goes beyond PMO tools and frameworks. We ensure that our clients are clear on integration strategies and governance, and we work closely with boards and executive teams, taking accountability for outcomes and driving implementation, not just monitoring progress. What sets us apart is our ability to create practical and implementable plans, and our team of experts is dedicated to getting the structure right, which is crucial for the success of any merger or acquisition.

How we can help

We leverage our core DNA of running businesses with urgency and a bias to action to positively impact the financial and operational performance of merged entities.

Pre-deal support

Buy-side advocacy

We identify and assess target companies that align with an organisation’s strategic goals, ensuring a seamless acquisition process, while also advocating for their interests throughout negotiations to secure favourable terms and mitigate risks.

Pre-day one readiness

We ensure our clients are prepared with comprehensive action plans, alignment on processes, teams, and systems for smooth integration. We work alongside Executive teams to ensure they are ready to take accountability.

Due diligence

We provide commercial, operational, human resources due diligence, as well as coordination with our clients’ legal and financial due diligence advisors to ensure integration and alignment.

Post-deal support

Financial management, synergies and controls

We help our clients stabilise financial performance through cash flow management, debt restructuring, delegations of authority, and rapid cost reduction, while also identifying and executing cost-saving and revenue-enhancing synergies in areas such as procurement, operations, customer contracts, and asset optimisation.

Integration strategy, operating model and organisation design

We redefine and align the strategic goals of the merged entities to ensure positioning for future performance. This includes the establishment and execution of an Integration Management Office, covering governance, structure, work streams, and key tools/reporting, as well as redesigning the operating model and organisation structure to integrate businesses, remove redundancies, and optimise resource allocation.

Governance, culture and leadership

We establish robust governance structures to lead integration processes, ensuring transparency and effective decision-making. Additionally, we consolidate the leadership team and align the new group on integration priorities, particularly culture, to ensure a smooth transition for all employees.

Interim leadership

We provide interim-executive support, particularly in financial and operational roles, where we can help to stabilise the business and accelerate outcomes.

Our Experience

We have a proven track record of delivering some of Asia Pacific’s most complex mergers, spanning real estate, healthcare and education.

Client Testimonials

‘KordaMentha provided us a great sounding board when discussing possible M&A opportunities. The questions that they asked, and advice that they gave, was a great framework to consider our acquisition strategy.’ - Acting CEO and General Manager Community Health & Care, Large Aged Care Provider

‘We were facing a mountain climb. But it was made possible having KordaMentha with us to help plan the route, carry the bags and navigate us to the top. Together we were able to achieve the impossible in separating the business.’ - Board Chair Education Provider and CEO Non-Bank Lender

Case Study

Delivering outcomes on a Victorian school's separation

KordaMentha was appointed by the Board of a Victorian school to support pre-execution transition negotiation and get the school operationally ready to accept their licence. KordaMentha led negotiations to reduce annual service fees by c.$900k p.a., prepared due diligence on the transfer of liabilities, advised on navigating regulator conditions and prepared the Day One readiness plan.

Case study

KordaMentha engaged to ensure Pre-Day One Readiness and execute integration strategy.

In early 2022, ESR acquired ARA and its subsidiary, LOGOS, for USD 5.2 billion. In early 2024, KordaMentha was engaged to integrate ESR and LOGOS. The team successfully integrated ESR and LOGOs financial models, facilitated Group agreement on a combined governance and leadership strategy, delivered a detailed integration roadmap and identified USD 24 million in synergy opportunities.