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Specialist In Worldwide Distribution Of High-Quality Steels

Masteel Ltd – Specialist In Worldwide Distribution Of High-Quality Steels

Achieve Corporation, a frontrunner in business sales and strategic transitions, is proud to highlight our success in managing the sale of Masteel Ltd, a global powerhouse in distributing high-quality steels.

Strategic Sale with a Cultural Focus:

Tasked with conducting a trade sale for Masteel Ltd, we prioritised matching the buyer’s culture and ethos with the existing management. This approach was pivotal in ensuring a seamless transition and sustained business excellence.

Auction Management and Sale Completion:

Our role extended beyond mere facilitation. We spearheaded the auction process, meticulously managing each aspect to ensure a competitive and transparent sale. The process culminated in the successful completion of the sale, marking a significant milestone for Masteel Ltd.

Result: A Measured Success:

The sale was a triumph, characterised by a successful share sale. Post-completion, the existing shareholder smoothly exited the business within six months, a testament to our strategic planning and execution. Furthermore, our involvement continued with the headhunting of a new financial controller for Masteel Ltd, aligning the company’s financial leadership with the vision of the new owner.

Conclusion – Your Partner in Strategic Business Outcomes:

At Achieve Corporation, we don’t just facilitate business sales; we craft bespoke transitions that respect and enhance the legacy of your business. Our experience with Masteel Ltd demonstrates our expertise in aligning strategic objectives with cultural continuity, making us the preferred partner for bankers, corporate advisors, solicitors, and entrepreneurs in high-stakes business sales.

Achieve Corporation – Where Strategy Meets Success in Business Sales.

For further information, arrange a private, confidential call at a time to suit you with Mark Roberts – Senior Partner: Financial Modelling and Valuations Analyst (FMVA) and Commercial Banking and Credit Analyst (CBCA).

Email Mark at mark@achieve-corporation.com

Or visit our Home page by clicking here.

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Mergers & Acquisitions Modelling

Achieve Corporation act as either the buy or sell side advisors on corporate transitions. This experience in a dual role gives us a valuable insight into the metrics, thought process and modelling needed to successfully plan the financial aspects of a merger or acquisition.

Our modelling can be used as either a:

  • Pitch deck to seek funding for a project
  • Back up financials for sign off at Board level planning committee
  • Feasibility studies to highlight potential financial synergies on acquiring targets in either a horizontal or vertical sector

The Achieve Corporation M&A modelling includes:

  • Acquirer & Target Models – Map financials, 3-statement model, discounted cash flow model
  • Deal Assumptions – Inputs, synergies, financing, value added and goodwill
  • Accretion/Dilution – Pro forma per share metrics
  • Closing Balance Sheet – Acquirer + target, adjustments, goodwill and pro forma
  • Sensitivity Analysis – Intrinsic value per share, ROE, ROI, changes in assumptions
  • Pro Forma Model – Combination of synergies, 3-statement model, Discounted Cash Flow  

For a discussion in the strictest confidence about the benefits of our M&A model, please contact Mark Roberts Senior Partner at Mark@achieve-corproation.com

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Raising Capital

Businesses can use either debt or equity capital to raise money—where the cost of debt is usually lower than the cost of equity.

Debt holders usually charge businesses interest, while equity holders rely on stock appreciation or dividends for a return.

Preferred equity has a senior claim on a company’s assets compared to common equity, making the cost of capital lower for preferred equity.

The financial models from Achieve Corporation involves determining the mix of debt and equity that is most cost-effective for your business.

Our scope of works normally includes:

  • Investigating and advising on the different funding options – debt, equity, grants, supplier finance
  • Preparing and presenting a set of forecasts and a business plan
  • Helping clients assess the commercial, accounting, and cash flow implications of financing structures
  • Introductions to funders based upon our existing network of PE companies’ and corporate lenders
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Ratios and Statistics

Financial ratios are powerful tools to help summarise financial statements and the health of a company.

They enable the business to ensure it is running at the optimum efficiency by calculating working capital, pricing structures, profit margins and efficiency of assets used.

An analysis is normally done on the past performance of a business with future performance then be forecast. The gap analysis between the two sets of figures highlights potential efficiencies, to be made, resulting in cost reductions and increases to the bottom line.

The Achieve Corporation Ratios and Statistics analysis includes:

 Profitability

  • EBIT
  • EBITDA
  • Adjusted EBITDA 
  • ROA
  • ROCE
  • ROE
  • Gross Profit Ratio
  • Operating Profit Ratio
  • Pre-tax Profit Ratio
  • Net Profit Ratio

Liquidity

  • Current Ratio
  • Quick Ratio
  • Working Capital
  • Working Capital Ratio

Solvency/Leverage

  • Debt Equity (DE) Ratio
  • TOL/TNA
  • Capital Gearing Ratio
  • Degree of Operating Leverages (DOL)
  • Degree of Financing Leverages (DFL)
  • Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR)
  • Future Capital Pricing Based on ROCE

Efficiency

  • Debtors Turnover Ratio
  • Debtors Days
  • Capital Turnover Ratio
  • Future Capitalisation based on Capital Turnover

Valuation

  • Earnings Per Share (EPS)
  • Price Earnings (PE) Ratio
  • Market Value based on Price Earnings Ratio
  • Future Earning Per Share 
  • Net Asset Value (NAV)
  • Book Value Per Share
  • Intrinsic Value Per Share
  • Free Cash Flow
  • Discounted Cash Flow on Forecast Period
Fee Structure As Flexible As You. Unlock Your Business Potential
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Leveraged Buyout (LBO) Modelling

A leveraged buyout (LBO) is a type of acquisition in the business world whereby the vast majority of the cost of buying a company is financed by borrowed funds. LBOs are often executed by private equity firms who attempt to raise as much funding as possible using various types of debt to get the transaction completed. Capital for an LBO can come from banks, mezzanine financing, and bond issues.

Leveraged Buyout Models are useful in:

  • Determining a fair valuation for a company (including an ability-to-pay analysis)
  • Determining the equity returns (through IRR calculations) that can be achieved if a company is taken private, grown, and ultimately sold or taken public
  • Determining the effect of recapitalizing the company through issuance of debt to replace equity
  • Determining the debt service limitations of a company from its cash flows

Using an LBO model constructed by Achieve Corporation will enable you to:

  • Calculate the actual price to be paid for a company
  • Model the company’s past and future cashflow to pay back the debt
  • Determine the earnings capacity of the business
  • Verify that the decision to acquire a business using Leverage buyout Principles is the correct one to take  

We can act for either the buy or sell side in preparation for Leverage Buyout Models.

For a discussion in the strictest confidence of the benefits of LBO modelling, please contact Olivia@achieve-corproation.com.

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HelloFresh inks $277M deal for US meal delivery startup

Germany’s HelloFresh has agreed to buy Illinois-based meal delivery business Factor75 for up to $277 million, as European food companies turn their attention to the US to fuel growth.

The deal comes just a few weeks after Nestlé completed its $1.5 billion acquisition of New York-based meal delivery startup Freshly. In June, Just Eat Takeaway.com fought off a rival bid from Uber to buy Grubhub in an all-stock transaction worth about $7.3 billion.

Factor75 will join HelloFresh’s existing US portfolio including EveryPlate and Green Chef, which it bought in 2018. The deal will give HelloFresh its first office in Chicago, as well as four production and fulfillment facilities.

Frankfurt-listed HelloFresh is currently the largest meal-kit provider in the US in terms of market share, reportedly surpassing Blue Apron in 2018. It logged 2.5 million active customers in the US during Q3 2020, a near 70% increase year-over-year. The pandemic has created a surge in demand for meal kits as shoppers seek alternatives to grocery stores. The meal kit market is expected to reach $14.8 billion by 2025, representing a 10.6% compound annual growth rate, according to PitchBook’s Q3 2020 foodtech report.

Founded in 2013, Factor75 specializes in healthy ready-to-eat meals. It secured $12.5 million in May in a round led by Marcy Venture Partners. Factor75 is expected to generate revenue of around $100 million in 2020.

 

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Bertelsmann set to buy US publisher Simon & Schuster

Penguin Random House owner Bertelsmann has agreed to acquire New York-based publisher Simon & Schuster from ViacomCBS for over $2 billion, Reuters reported.

Following the deal, the German group will hold nearly a third of the US publishing market by revenue. Bertelsmann beat out Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp and French media group Vivendi in an auction for the company, which ViacomCBS put up for sale in March in order to refocus on its core assets.

Rival book publishers, including News Corp-owned HarperCollins, have raised antitrust concerns about the acquisition, according to the Financial Times. Critics have said that Bertelsmann could exert too much power in specific genres, particularly hardcover fiction. Simon & Schuster publishes some of the world’s bestselling authors, including Dan Brown and Stephen King.

Through Penguin Random House, Bertelsmann is already the largest global book publisher by revenue, reporting €3.6 billion (about $4.3 billion) in 2019. The group agreed last December to acquire the remaining shares of Penguin from UK-based peer Pearson for $675 million, giving Bertelsmann full ownership.

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UK revisits IPO rules to entice tech founders

The UK government said Thursday it will review the rules around initial public offerings as it looks to make post-Brexit Britain more appealing to tech founders seeking to take their companies public.

The review includes measures that would give founders more influence over their companies upon listing, including the allowance of dual-class share structures that give some shareholders—notably founders—more voting rights per share than others.

Free float rules are also under review. Currently, companies listing on the London Stock Exchange must make 25% of their shares public. A lower free float threshold would let entrepreneurs maintain more control after going public.

Not everyone is a fan of the changes suggested.

“Traditionally, many institutional investors are wary of dual-class structures in the UK because they value the principle of one share, one vote,” said Claire Keast-Butler, a London-based partner with law firm Cooley who herself has been advocating for the use of dual-class shares. “They think that it is potentially bad for corporate governance because they’re putting too much power in the hands of a founder, or founders, rather than the shareholders as a whole.”

Keast-Butler said there has been a lot of resistance in the investor community to changing the system. Many fear rule changes could make founders less accountable. A case study often pointed to by critics is WeWork. The co-working giant imploded as it was preparing to go public in 2019, largely due to founder Adam Neumann taking advantage of a multi-class voting structure to wield outsized influence and thus eliminating any checks and balances on the company’s governance.

 

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Nutraceuticals Company – Successful Auction

Achieve Corporation: Your Partner in High-Value Business Sales

Achieve Corporation specialises in facilitating high-stakes business sales, and our latest success story involves the sale of a unique Nutraceuticals Company. With new intellectual property and products, this company represented a prime opportunity in the pharmaceutical sector.Objective-Focused Strategy:

Our mandate was clear: project manage the sale of the Nutraceuticals Company, leveraging its innovative intellectual property and new products. We crafted a financial business case tailored for a limited auction, targeting key players in the pharmaceutical industry.

Targeted Approach for Maximum Value:

Our approach was focused and selective, inviting bids from carefully chosen companies that aligned with the Nutraceuticals Company’s vision and value proposition. This strategy was pivotal in drawing genuine interest and competitive offers.

Exceptional Sale Results:

The result of our strategic approach was impressive. We received four offers for the Nutraceuticals Company, each at 118% over the book price. This significant overvaluation is a testament to the effectiveness of our targeted auction process and the intrinsic value of the company’s intellectual property and new products.

Conclusion – Experts in Strategic Business Sales:

At Achieve Corporation, we don’t just facilitate business transactions; we create opportunities for exceptional outcomes. Our work with the Nutraceuticals Company showcases our ability to navigate complex sales, maximise value, and achieve remarkable results. Partner with us for your business sale needs, and experience the benefit of strategic expertise and tailored execution.

Achieve Corporation – Where Strategy Meets Success.

For further information, arrange a private, confidential call at a time to suit you with Mark Roberts – Senior Partner: Financial Modelling and Valuations Analyst (FMVA) and Commercial Banking and Credit Analyst (CBCA).

Email Mark at mark@achieve-corporation.com

Or visit our Home page by clicking here.

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Online Travel Ticketing Company – Turnover £53 Million

Achieve Corporation: Your Gateway to Extraordinary Business Milestones

Our recent collaboration with an Online Travel Ticketing Company, boasting an impressive turnover of £53 Million, stands as a testament to our expertise and commitment to excellence.

The Challenge: Elevating Potential

Our client, a titan in the online travel industry, sought to elevate their business potential by engaging with the top 250 FTSE Companies. The task at hand was to craft an engaging and financially compelling Pitch Deck, a task perfectly suited to our skillset.

Our Role: Crafting the Perfect Pitch

Our involvement was critical and multifaceted. We developed a sophisticated Pitch Deck, incorporating a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Model, a Pyramid ROI, ROE, and an advanced Risk Management strategy. This approach was designed not just to showcase our client’s strengths but also to provide a detailed analysis of micro financials in anticipation of a potential merger or acquisition.

Delivering Results: A Competitive Edge

The impact of our involvement was immediate and significant. We managed a competitive bidding scenario, leveraging our client’s strengths and potential. The result was an overwhelming success, culminating in multiple offers exceeding 22% of the share price. This achievement underscores our proficiency in creating scenarios where our clients don’t just participate in the market; they lead it.

Quantifiable Success

  • Target Audience: Engaged with 250 FTSE Companies
  • Pitch Deck: Integrated DCF Model, ROI, ROE, and Risk Management
  • Result: Multiple offers, each exceeding 22% of share price

Why Achieve Corporation?

For bankers, corporate finance advisors, legal advisors in M&A, business owners, and entrepreneurs, Achieve Corporation is the beacon of financial strategy and business growth. Our expertise in creating compelling presentations and managing high-stake negotiations sets us apart in the corporate world.

Your Strategic Partner in Growth

Our track record speaks for itself. We don’t just create presentations; we create opportunities. We transform potential into profit, and ideas into international success stories. Partner with Achieve Corporation, and take your business beyond the conventional, into the realm of the extraordinary.

Conclusion

At Achieve Corporation, we are more than consultants; we are your strategic partners in growth. Our work with the Online Travel Ticketing Company is a prime example of how we unlock new potentials and guide businesses towards unprecedented success. Let’s collaborate to redefine your business’s future.

Achieve Corporation – Where Strategy Meets Success.

For further information, arrange a private, confidential call at a time to suit you with Mark Roberts – Senior Partner: Financial Modelling and Valuations Analyst (FMVA) and Commercial Banking and Credit Analyst (CBCA).

Email Mark at mark@achieve-corporation.com

Or visit our Home page by clicking here.