How to create value way before a deal is born - 14.03
The operational side of "Transact to Transform" - 21.03
People considerations in the pre-deal value creation phase - 28.03
How to master pre-deal structurings as a legal counsel - 18.04
Tax considerations in the pre-deal value creation phase - 25.04
After decades of almost free money, interest rates have been on the rise globally, bringing the cost of capital to levels to which people that have been in the business for longer were once used to. This obviously has its impact on the M&A environment, impacting not only the volume of deals, but also the nature.
During this series of webinars, we will discuss the trend we clearly see in the creation of value way before a deal takes place. Indeed, the increased expected Return on Capital, the scarcity of new (more expensive) financing combined with ongoing transformations at corporate level, induces fine tuning of corporates strategies and optimisation of portfolios of activities. This is likely to result in the identification of new investment needs combined with divestment of activities with less profit potential or which are no longer considered to be core in future.
Further, additional value can be created in many different ways before the deal phase, also when no carve-out takes place but it is the intention to sell the business or attract a partner in the equity of your business.
We will discuss how to prepare for carve-outs and maximize the value creation, with some practical key learnings. Read more on the different topics in detail below!
14.03 | How to create value way before a deal is born
Current drivers for strategic realignment
In this first session of our series of webinars on this topic, we will focus on the context and how value can be created in large groups, but also in smaller enterprises. In the following weeks, we will deep dive into the operational aspects of value creation opportunities pre-deal (be it with a carve-out or without). Followed by a practical session on tax, legal and people opportunities in the pre-deal phase.
Each session will be beefed with some practical examples and our senior speakers will share their experience on the matter.
Speakers for this event
Nancy De Beule
M&A Partner
PwC Belgium
Peter Opsomer
Partner Deals
PwC Belgium
Speakers for this event
Peter Opsomer
Partner Deals
PwC Belgium
David Desmet
Director Deals
PwC Belgium
21.03 | The operational side of “Transact to Transform”
The actual operational execution to get ready to Transact
In the previous session of our “Transact to Transform - PwC M&A webinar series”, we highlighted the impact of the current environment on companies’ strategies, asset reallocation exercises and consequently, their M&A activity.
In this webcast on the operational execution to get ready to transact, we will focus on the preparatory activities needed to get ready to transact and by doing so, expediting the process and enhancing value creation. We will explain to you how we add the investors’ view to the more traditional transformational projects and balance effort with upward divestment potential or avoidance of downward threats.
We will do this from an operational angle, which refers to the actual steps to take, pitfalls to avoid and best practices. We will not only talk about the large corporate setting with vast supporting programs, but also, we will talk about how the principles and best practices translate to a small and medium sized company environment in many cases privately held. Our webinar will have a good balance between theoretical principles and practical cases.
We look forward to having an animated Q&A session at the end.
28.03 | People considerations in the pre-deal value creation phase
Unlocking value through people
In this episode of the PwC M&A webinar series “Transact to transform”, we’ll focus on the people-related questions that must be addressed in order to pave the way for a smooth transaction that benefits both your business and your people.
How can you ensure that your workforce is ready, engaged and aligned with your strategic goals leading up to a transaction? How can you comply with the legal requirements that apply to information and consultation of employees and their representatives? How can you foster a positive and cohesive culture that supports the integration or separation of the businesses involved? How can you map and optimise the compensation and benefits packages of your employees and make them ready for a possible harmonisation post-transaction?
Join us for an exclusive webinar in which experts from PwC and PwC Legal join forces to share their insights and best practices on how people can be a pillar of value creation in the pre-deal phase.
Register now to secure your spot!
Speakers for this event
Serafine Vandebuerie
Partner
PwC Belgium
Dominique Vanhoven
Sr. Manager
PwC Belgium
Speakers for this event
Karin Winters
Partner
PwC Legal
Bart Vanstaen
Director corporate / M&A
PwC Legal
18.04 | How to master pre-deal structurings as a legal counsel
Streamlining success: navigating corporate legal structuring for optimal deal outcomes
In this session, we explore deal-related reorganisations, pre-deal separations, and carve outs. We also focus on the new corporate legal structuring opportunities offered by the Mobility Directive.Our legal team at PwC understands the importance of navigating the complexities of corporate reorganisations, especially when it comes to deal-making.
By watching this webinar, you will gain valuable insights into the legal considerations that arise during pre-deal structuring, enabling you to make informed decisions and maximise value creation. This webinar is in particular relevant for Legal Counsels but will equally offer value for all parties involved in the pre-deal structuring process.
Our lawyers provided practical guidance and described market trends, ensuring that you stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of corporate structuring.
25.04 | Tax considerations in the pre-deal value creation phase
What you can do from a tax perspective to create value and to get ready to Transact
Also from a tax perspective, value can be created before a transaction takes place.
In this episode, we will focus on what you can do to create value in the years before a transaction takes place, always taking an investors view on things.
Further, we will explain what is relevant from a tax perspective in the preparation of a carve-out, be it, from a (partly) tax security perspective, but also, equally important, what needs to be done in order not to destroy the operational synergies taken into account in the business plan of the carved-out business and/or the remaining business.
We will not only talk about the large corporate setting, but also, we will talk about how the principles and best practices translate to a small and medium sized company environment in many cases privately held. Our webinar will have a good balance between theoretical principles and practical cases.
Speakers for this event
Nancy De Beule
M&A Partner
PwC Belgium
Florian Jacobfeuerborn
Director M&A Tax
PwC Belgium
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