Capital Advisory

One element of our analysis and review process is to assess the risk management strategy within a company. The type and degree of external funding companies seek will have a major impact on the risk structure of their balance sheet. Through detailed financial modelling we assess the true extent of risks that include:

Currency risk – cross country investments may require different hedging structures, forwards and options, which we can advise on.

Interest rate risk and solvency – if debt is the chosen source of funding we can help to set up the appropriate repayment schedule based on monthly cash flow analysis.

Cash Flow risk – certain business types are ill suited to excessive leverage and and volatile interest rates so we assess the correct level of interest burden based on different cash flow environments achieved within different stages of the economic cycle.

Management reporting is regularly overlooked as a crucial part of a company’s infrastructure. A streamlined accurate management reporting process is fundamental to a smoothly run business.

Regular complaints are made by executives that reasonable decision-making cannot be achieved because the reports are insufficient or inaccurate.

Insightful reports should come from a blend of the accounting system and manually created reports. These need to be succinct, accurate, and relevant to the business/industry.

Management reporting is all about data input and data manipulation; this can be improved via a quick assessment of the situation, recommendation of some key improvements, and then assistance in implementation

We work with business owners in a diverse range of companies and industries across the EEA, The Middle East, Africa and Asia. Our advisory services seek to add clarity and conviction to management decisions in key areas such as capital investment, capital raising and general risk management.

Acquisition Assessment – Having already identified an intended acquisition target, our clients often look for a qualified second opinion on the deal, our due diligence will include an assessment on the true value of the asset/business being acquired via discounted cash flow modeling as well as a comparison with other similar investments in the same field.

Target Sourcing – Sometimes our clients are aware of the type of investment they want to make but are unsure of who the exact target should be. Through our networks across Europe, The Middle East, Africa and Asia, we are able to source available ‘for sale’ companies at our client’s request.

Capital Raising – How should you best fund your investment goals?

Audit is the black sheep of the finance world, but it can be turned around and used to the advantage of Management and the business. A strong internal audit function, with regular internal audit assessments and reports will minimise the systemic risks of fraud, theft, and misreporting of (financial) information, all of which have recently been the cause of significant incidents in well-known companies.

Embracing an external auditor can serve a similar purpose; they can serve as a check on the staff in the business, with a perspective not afforded to any company employees. From a regulatory point of view, even if your company is not legally obliged to carry out an annual statutory audit, it can enhance your reputation in the marketplace. This will include any pool of prospective investors, who often will not contemplate investing without an unmodified audit report.

Analysing controls, processes and systems to spot weaknesses and suggest improvements, is an invaluable part of the process in providing an all encompassing report on the overall health of a business

Please contact our CS team to discuss how we can engage with your company.