The creation and set up of a new joint venture or merger / business combination requires specialised skills in not only assessing the legal and tax environments, but also the capital market provisions in the local environment.

The TREDIC Partners support our clients from pre-deal strategy and partner identification through to implementation and governance to enhance the value and opportunities for success between the two companies. We have global resources and partnerships to connect our clients with local relationships and knowledge so that they have a full understanding of the strategic, financial, operational, and legal implications of creating and setting up a joint venture or alliance.

We also help our clients to understand the implications of the business combination on their entire business to ensure their long-term maintenance and that exit strategies are an early consideration in the creation phase.

The TREDIC Partners advise our clients on the key questions to ask during the critical stages of a merger or joint venture, from the creation to the operations of a business combination.

1. Understanding the strategy: What are the key objectives for entering into a partnership?
2. Options appraisal: Where, how and with whom should I partner?
3. Opportunity evaluation: What are the risks and rewards and is this the best way to create value?
4. Partnership design: What does the partnership need to succeed?
5. Deal execution: How can I negotiate the best deal?
6. Plan implementation: How should I plan for a successful implementation?
7. Powering up: Am I delivering a successful partnership?

To meet the objectives of a joint venture or alliance often requires close management of sensitive relationships (often across cultures and borders), in addition to the usual contractual and operating challenges of a business. Using a non-traditional, tailored approach to meet our client’s needs, the TREDIC partners can help to preserve maximum value throughout the life cycle.

The TREDIC Partners guide our clients through the critical stages from issue identification to operating optimisation or exit.

1. Reviewing current status: Is the joint venture / alliance fit for purpose and delivering its objectives?
2. Diagnosing issues and designing solutions: Why is the joint venture / alliance not fit for purpose and what options are available to reset or optimise the business?
3. Developing and executing the transformation plan: What needs to be done and how do I ensure that I execute the plan effectively?
4. Assessing the governance and reporting functions: Are governance and reporting structures meeting their objectives?
5. Evaluating exit options: Is the joint venture / alliance a sustainable business or is exiting a feasible alternative?

Integration

TREDIC’s Partners are focused on creating real, lasting value. We aim to tackle the key issues, eliminate unexpected surprises and identify synergies to help our clients minimise risk and maximise value. Our globally networked team works closely together with the client to help focus on the key questions at each stage of the integration process, working with our clients to overcome even the most challenging aspects of the deal.

These questions include:

1. What is the right synergy number? How much do I include in the price?
2. Does this deal align to my strategic business objectives?
3. Will this deal help me respond to market and competitor dynamics?
4. Am I ready for Day 1?
5. How do I identify and retain key people?
6. What steps do I need to take to protect my business as usual operations during the transition phase?
7. How do I make sure I achieve my synergies targets?