International Opportunity Scouting & Due Diligence

Navigate Opportunity Scouting & Due Diligence Services help corporate clients address the full range of challenges encountered in cross-boarder M&A transactions. From defining the competitive landscape – to opportunity scouting – to opportunity comparisons – to the valuation and negotiation of terms – to the challenging art of organizational integration, Navigate’s multi-lingual and multi-disciplinary project team will ensure that you have the information and decision model to make the right choices in your corporate development program.

Due diligence programs involve opportunity scouting, market research, competitive research as well as financial, governance and operational considerations. Navigate engages a multi-disciplinary team of experts in these fields to verify assumptions related to revenue increases, cost savings, operational and financial inputs to the valuation model.

Opportunity Scouting

Navigate has undertaken “international scouting” and “due diligence” programs addressing mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, technology acquisition and capital and partner sourcing. Leveraging Navigate’s global presence and extensive relationship network, we have developed a highly effective and efficient process for “Opportunity Scouting” in markets around the world. Navigate is highly adept at identifying and evaluating acquisition targets, such that our clients benefit from the full spectrum of investment options as well as other potential business partners and opportunities.

M&A Due Diligence

Successful M&A programs are the result of laser-sharp strategic vision and rigorous due diligence. Common reasons cited for M&A failures are inaccurate market appraisals, unrealized synergies, poor implementation, and misguided acquisition strategies. Navigate can help you avoid expensive acquisition blunders by providing an objective analysis of your acquisition strategy and a clear view of your competitive position and corporate development alternatives. Never negotiate without a backup plan.

Navigate’s Senior Finance & Valuation specialist, Ken Ferris, has previously worked for PriceWaterhouse, Harbridge House Inc., and was a director of three NYSE-listed companies, including Valhi, Inc., an acquisition-oriented holding company. While a director of Valhi, he co-managed the $170 million acquisition of Tremont Corporation. Professor Ferris has written over 100 case studies, published more than 50 articles, and authored or co-authored 11 books, including his latest book entitled “Valuation: Avoiding the Winner’s Curse” (published by The Financial Times).

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