Selected assignments

Context

The programme involved the parallel acquisition of three companies operating in local Baltic markets.

Challenge

Maintaining process consistency, reflecting local regulations and preparing a safe integration.

FPRO’s role

Central programme management and coordination of the adviser consortium and local workstreams.

Scope of work

• Coordination of negotiations and three local workstreams
• Common analysis standards reflecting local regulations
• Integration readiness

Outcome

• Shares acquired on agreed terms
• Foundations prepared for integration and business continuity

Context

An international investor was assessing entry into the Polish market through an acquisition.

Challenge

Identifying businesses matching the investment assumptions and assessing transaction feasibility.

FPRO’s role

Identification and assessment of manufacturers and preparation of the further verification process.

Scope of work

• Market analysis and manufacturer identification
• Assessment against the investor’s criteria
• Shortlist preparation and due diligence coordination

Outcome

• A prepared list of acquisition targets
• Assessment of fit, potential, feasibility and risk

Context

The assignment concerned business development through the acquisition of a company with complementary capabilities.

Challenge

Connecting the business rationale with transaction execution and integration readiness.

FPRO’s role

Support from demand and target analysis through due diligence, negotiation, closing and integration preparation.

Scope of work

• Business rationale and demand analysis
• Due diligence and negotiations
• Closing support and integration preparation

Outcome

• The company acquired and an integration direction prepared
• A foundation for developing new client groups, services and capabilities

Context

Several options were considered, including an equity investment or acquisition of selected business assets.

Challenge

Comparing available structures and owner expectations using the information available.

FPRO’s role

Owner contact, information gathering and support in assessing possible transaction structures.

Scope of work

• Analysis of owner expectations
• Review of financial information
• Comparison and selection of transaction options

Outcome

• Verified transaction opportunities
• A basis for deciding whether to continue negotiations

Context

The organisation needed to agree its future role, priorities and operating model.

Challenge

Combining development direction, funding model and required organisational changes in one coherent plan.

FPRO’s role

Leading the diagnosis and agreement of objectives, initiatives, measures, risks and the implementation model.

Scope of work

• Diagnosis and objective setting
• Priorities, initiatives and funding model
• Measures, risks and implementation model

Outcome

• An agreed development strategy
• A prepared implementation and monitoring model