M&A strategy and due diligence

The telecoms sector has recently seen unprecedented levels of merger and acquisition activity. Private equity has been a key driving force, supported by high levels of liquidity and changing attitudes to financial risk. Operators themselves have been active in Europe as they have sought to consolidate their positions in their domestic markets and cash rich operators in emerging markets are increasingly looking further a field for investment growth opportunities. Many governments in developing markets are also considering the potential benefits of privatizing state owned telecoms operations.

Coleago has worked with clients at all stages of the investment cycle. We have advised clients on their M&A strategy, screening potential targets and making introductions between potential buyers and sellers. We have helped companies prepare Memorandum’s of Information and supported privatizations as well as working with clients on their business cases to help raise both debt and equity funding. We have provided transaction support including commercial and technical due diligence and worked with clients on post acquisition integration to secure the value from transactions.