Supporting Acquisition Due Diligence for a Leading FTSE100 Business

Supporting Acquisition Due Diligence for a Leading FTSE100 Business

Client: Leading FTSE100 Business

Duration: Project-Based

Objective: To support the client’s acquisition strategy by assessing the target company’s key leaders and creating a comprehensive market map of their bench strength and capabilities.

Overview: Our client, a leading FTSE100 business, was in the process of acquiring a significant company. As part of their due diligence, the Chief People Officer required a detailed assessment of the acquisition target’s key leaders and an in-depth understanding of their functional capabilities.

We were engaged to provide thorough research and insights to support this critical phase of the acquisition.

Challenges:

• Understanding the leadership capabilities and bench strength of the target company’s key functions.
• Providing a detailed, accurate, and actionable report to inform the executive leadership team’s decisions.
• Navigating the complexities of an acquisition environment, where discretion and accuracy are paramount.

Solution: To meet these challenges, we undertook a comprehensive research and analysis project, which included:

1. In-Depth Market Mapping:
   • Conducted extensive research to map out the target company’s key leaders and their roles within the organisation.
   • Analysed the structure, strengths, and potential gaps within the target company’s functional areas.
2. Detailed Research Paper:
   • Produced a thorough research paper documenting all employees in key functions of the target company.
   • Included detailed profiles of key leaders, their career histories, and their potential impact on the acquisition.
3. Functional Analysis:
   • Conducted an in-depth analysis of the target company’s key functions, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and potential areas for development.
   • Compared the target’s functional capabilities against industry benchmarks to provide context and insights.
4. Executive Report:
   • Compiled our findings into a comprehensive report that could be shared with the client’s executive leadership team.
   • The report included insights, strategic information, and a clear overview of the target’s leadership.

Results:

• Enhanced Decision-Making: Provided the executive leadership team with critical insights and a clear understanding of the target company’s leadership and functional capabilities.
• Informed Strategy: Enabled the client to make informed decisions about the acquisition, ensuring they understood the strengths and potential gaps in the target company’s leadership team.
• Strategic Alignment: Assisted the Chief People Officer in aligning the acquisition strategy with the company’s long-term goals by providing a clear picture of the target’s bench strength.

Our comprehensive research and analysis played a crucial role in supporting the client’s acquisition due diligence.