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  Going Beyond Due Diligence: Buy-side Commercial Due Diligence There is never a simple purchase of a company and it is a strategic move that can determine the future of the portfolio of an investor. Financial statements and legal reviews are necessary but can reveal very little about the underlying risks and opportunities of a target business. Commercial due diligence should be done in a systematic manner in order to have a complete understanding of a potential investment. Buy-side commercial due diligence is not about numbers. It focuses on the market dynamics, customer behavior, positioning of competitors, the scalability of operations and its sustainability. In the absence of this kind of scrutiny, investors may end up paying too much on assets, or grow at a low rate, or failing to appreciate the risks in the market. The Intensity of Business Deconstruction Commercial due diligence offers clarity to the investor with regard to the true market performance of a target company. It...

  Securing Regulatory-Ready Convertible Instrument Valuation in Singapore The convertible instruments have become a popular method of financing startups, (Intermediary) venture capital-funded firms, and fund management organizations in Singapore. These instruments can consist of convertible bonds, convertible notes, and convertible preference shares and they provide flexibility when raising capital. Nevertheless, their hybrid character brings the valuation complexity, in particular, in cases when both the regulatory compliance standards and financial reporting standards are concerned. And proper valuation is not a trend to be adopted by companies working in the regulated financial ecosystem of Singapore, it is a necessity. The Singaporean Regulatory Environment Singapore has a good and reputable regulatory system. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) regulates the financial institutions, fund managers, and capital market organizations to make sure that there is transparency, ...

  In the Mae of an Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation is a challenging field to navigate The success of a merger or acquisition is just the start of a complicated financial reporting process. After the transaction is closed the companies will then be required to adjust the purchase prices correctly between the purchased assets and liabilities. This is called Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) , which is very essential in the preparation of right financial statements and maintenance of regulations. PPA is not just a technical accounting requirement to the finance teams, investors and auditors. It forms future earnings, influences the goodwill recognition, and the way the acquisition will be viewed by the stakeholders. Realizing the purpose of Purchase Price Allocation Purchase Price Allocation refers to assigning the entire amount that was paid in an acquisition to identifiable tangible and intangible assets and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date based on their fair val...

Risk Management is becoming part of the Business Planning Process All business plans are constructed on the assumptions of markets, customers, resources and growth. Optimism is a factor that motivates entrepreneurship but preparation is a factor that makes sustainability possible. Risk management involves identifying, assessing, and managing the risks before they affect the operations. Including the systematic risk analysis in business planning is not an indication of weakness. Rather it shows maturity, vision and responsible leadership. Risk management is crucial in the planning of the business Business plan has goals, plans and projections. Nonetheless, even the best strategy may be failed, unless uncertainties are considered. Performance can be highly affected by market volatilities, new regulations, disruptions in technology and operational inefficiencies. Businesses are able to mitigate this by ensuring that they consider all the mentioned factors at an early stage to come up wit...

  Creation of a Strong Valuation Model of M&A in Singapore The mergers and acquisitions are still an effective method of growth by companies aiming to expand or diversify or gain a competitive edge. Valuation frameworks are very important in the highly regulated and sophisticated business environment in Singapore where successful transactions are a result of well structured valuation processes. Valuation discipline minimizes uncertainty, builds bargaining leverage, and removes the possibility of maximizing the outcome of the deal by both sides having unrealistic expectations. In its absence, even those transactions that are strategically sound may bring about financial misalignment and loss of long term value. Learning the Job of a Valuation Framework A valuation framework extends beyond the use of formula or financial model. It is an organized approach that combines financial studies, market analysis, risk evaluation, and strategy forecasting into a single evaluation process....

  Professional Brand Valuation Services of SMEs In the current competitive business environment, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) do not have to compete based only on price or the quality of products. The brand image, consumer loyalty, and market positioning are influential factors of long term success. Brand is a highly under-valued but important asset in the balance sheet of many SME. The professional brand valuation services can be used to measure this value and translate the intangible strengths into a measurable financial information. Multinational corporations are not the only companies that should be valued in terms of their brands. It is equally true that SMEs can be enhanced by as much as not less when it comes to the recognition of the role their brand plays in generating revenue, retaining customers and expanding the business. Brand Valuation is important to SMEs because of the following reasons SMEs tend to spend a lot on marketing, digital presence, customer experie...

  Intangible Assets as a Strategy Making Philosophy Contemporary organizations exist in a world where a more value is defined by intangible assets that cannot be touched physically. Competitive strength and long term profitability is frequently determined by brands, proprietary technology, customer data, and intellectual property. As these assets become more significant, decision-makers must have dependable methods of knowing their contribution to total enterprise value and performance in future. Such insights as How Intangibles Valuation Services Support Business Decisions can assist organisations to shift away on speculation and have a clear understanding of the financial implications of their intangible resources. Such clearance helps leadership teams to make evidence-based decisions as opposed to making decisions based on their perceptions, particularly at the times of expansion or change. Improving Investment and Growth Choices Transparency Going into new markets, creating ne...