Advisory Services

A successful corporate acquisition often includes a thorough financial due diligence, valuation work and dealing with structural questions in relation to the transaction. This is essential to obtain relevant information regarding the transaction target, the value of the target and risks related to the transaction. This information is valuable in connection with:

• realisation of the transaction
• structuring the transaction
• price negotiation
• considering transaction terms
• integration process

Grant Thornton’s Advisory Services professionals co-operate with leading investment banks, law firms and private equity investors in order to guarantee high quality in all aspects of the transactions.

We have solid experience in providing both international and domestic advisory services for companies of various sizes doing business in different kinds of industries.

Financial Due Diligence

For our due diligence clients, whether selling or buying a business or acting as investors, it is important that all financial and taxational aspects are considered already before carrying out the transaction itself.

The main object of the financial Due Diligence is to provide our clients with as much relevant information as possible about the transaction target’s financial situation, and the strengths and weaknesses of its operations. All our Due Diligence engagements are tailored to meet the specific needs of our clients in order to provide genuine client value.

Valuations

Grant Thornton professionals has extensive experience in independent valuations.

When selling or buying a business, the valuation of the target business is often a challenging part of the business negotiations. Our valuation services helps identifying the factors impacting the value of the business and understanding the different views concerning the value that various parts of the transaction may have. When performing valuations we use commonly used valuation methods and take advantage of our industry specific knowledge and experience.

M&A Advisory

M&A transactions are typically complex and resource-consuming processes. A Successful transaction includes planning, preparation and execution of high quality where different financial and fiscal aspects are considered.

Grant Thornton is a smart choice for businesses of various kinds seeking the services of an independent M&A advisor. We have solid experience of advisory engagements in different types of M&A transactions.

Internal Audit and Control

Corporate governance requirements and recommendations of today are a big challenge for companies and their management. Our professionals can be provide an important input in evaluating and identifying the functionality of Internal control systems.

When testing and evaluating internal control systems we use latest technology software developed and used by Grant Thornton worldwide. This software takes into account all relevant professional standards and Grant Thornton methodology.

Additional Information:

Helsinki
Jonni Leporanta, Partner
Tel. +358 (0)9 5123 3386

Peter Åhman, Partner
Tel. +358 (0)9 5123 3340

Tampere
Matti Pettersson, Partner
Tel. +358 (0)400 231 822