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Investing involves making decisions with limited information, running transactions in demanding deadlines and maintaining a clear vision of the levers that will determine return. Valuation, transaction structure, taxation, financing and business risks are relevant before investing, but so are financial evolution, professionalization and preparation for a future exit.
Afianza accompanies funds, investors and companies involved throughout that journey. Our teams combine transactional, financial, fiscal, legal and strategic capabilities to provide specialized knowledge where each phase of the investment requires it.
Before executing an investment it is necessary to understand the financial reality of the business and the factors that can affect the operation. Afianza develops financial due diligence processes for buyers and sellers, analyzing the main economic elements that can affect the valuation, the structure of the transaction and the negotiations.
View serviceThe execution of an operation requires coordination of interests, information and different disciplines until closing. Afianza advises on processes of acquisition, sale and search of investors, accompanying the different phases of the transaction.
View serviceDetermining the value of a company is a central issue both in the entry and during the life of the investment and in a possible divestment. Afianza develops valuation analysis adapted to the business model, the growth prospects and the context of each operation.
View serviceThe tax dimension can have relevant implications for an investment from acquisition to exit. Afianza advises funds, investors and companies on issues related to transactions, investment structures and reorganisations, analyzing their implications for each transaction.
View serviceAfter the investment, reliable financial information and planning capacity are essential to track the evolution of the investment. Afianza strengthens its financial role through external CFO services, supporting planning, reporting, management control and monitoring of key indicators.
View serviceWhen a participant experiences financial difficulties or deviates significantly from its objectives, protecting the value of the investment requires a rapid analysis of the available alternatives. Afianza accompanies investors and management teams in restructuring processes aimed at preserving value, strengthening liquidity and restoring the sustainability of the business.
View serviceThe more than 1,200 Afianza experts allow us to gather specialized capacities at different times of the investment cycle. From pre-acquisition analysis to the transformation of a participant or the preparation of an exit, we work together with investors and management teams to provide a joint vision on value, risk, performance and strategic alternatives.
The scope depends on the operation and the profile of the company, but it is usually necessary to understand its financial situation, the quality and sustainability of its results, its main risks, future financing needs and the fiscal and legal implications of the transaction. This analysis allows to contrast the investment thesis and detect factors that may affect the valuation or the structure of the operation.
Effective monitoring requires consistent, reliable and sufficiently frequent information to understand the real evolution of the business. The definition of relevant indicators, financial planning, deviation analysis and a reporting adapted to the needs of the investor allow us to detect potential risks first and to evaluate the progress of the main levers of value creation.
The preparation of a divestment need not begin when the sales process is formally initiated. Anticipate aspects such as the quality of financial information, the evolution of results, pending contingencies, the corporate structure or relevant documentation can subsequently facilitate the process and reduce uncertainties for potential buyers. The right time will depend on the situation of the company and the expected exit strategy.
