Decisions on acquisitions are always a challenge, and failed combinations are common. Still most firms consider acquisitions in their growth strategy because acquisitions can bring assets and competencies that otherwise would take years to develop. How can your firm capitalize on the increased merger and acquisition activity and overcome the odds of failure? Blue Canyon helps organizations by providing:

A strategic approach to mergers and acquisitions.

Acquisition decisions should be addressed with discipline and strategy, but oftentimes companies pursue them opportunistically. Perhaps a competitor’s shareholder is looking to grab up a competitor, maybe an investment banker is shopping a deal, or an executive becomes set on the merits of a particular firm. These are all reactive, one-off situations—acquisition prospects that are considered primarily based on current valuation and seller motivation.

Blue Canyon brings a more regimented, strategic approach to companies considering acquisition possibilities. Backed by our fact based methodology we help clients understand the following:

• Size, growth and scale of the marketplace,
• Competitive landscape
• Market economics of making money
• Selection criteria for acquisition candidates
• Priority based on available candidates

Due Diligence

The due diligence process can seem long, stressful and laden with obstacles for both firms involved in an acquisition. During due diligence Blue Canyon offers a compact approach towards evaluating the strategic benefits of an acquisition target. In addition to assessing the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses, our process accounts for other potential outcomes of an acquisition. We investigate how the acquirer and acquisition candidate can

• Create more value for customers
• Effectively fit and integrate into one firm
• Be assured their combined firm will hold a sustained leadership position
• Alter the competitive balance within key market segments